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FH57 GWM

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,174 mi
Last recorded150,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 GWM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 150,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 133,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 119,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 106,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 96,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

both front upper inner arm bushes perished

Fail 1 Jul 2020 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

both front upper inner arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 31 May 2018 73,530 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,644 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low tread

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,497 miles

rear pads very low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,179 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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FH57 GWM is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH57 GWM, 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 FH57 GWM registered?

FH57 GWM is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is FH57 GWM safe to buy?

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