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YY07 SWK

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 SWK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,005 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear warning light on

eml on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 128,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear warning light on

eml on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 116,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,219 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,945 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,386 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,682 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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YY07 SWK is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 100,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY07 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY07 SWK registered?

YY07 SWK is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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