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GJ57 YBG

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,843 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,843 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users brake caliper fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely excess binding (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 185,190 miles

Engine management light illuminated pre 2008 vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,082 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,046 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,636 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 133,272 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,901 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,030 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 59,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,160 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 YBG is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

GJ57 YBG is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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