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GJ57 VTC

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VTC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 113,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 113,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 110,608 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,885 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 89,782 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 89,782 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 77,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,767 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 65,767 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,976 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 28 Oct 2010 24,004 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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GJ57 VTC is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ57 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ57 VTC registered?

GJ57 VTC is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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