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GN57 XAJ

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 146,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 141,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 141,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 120,087 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,399 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 114,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and cords exposed (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/3520xl cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 90,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s electronic parking brake wiring taped up

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,814 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s electronic parking brake wiring taped up

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,142 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,021 miles

Nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,638 miles

front suspension upper arm bushes starting to detiorate

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 40,716 miles

windscreen washers

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,340 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 30,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GN57 XAJ is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GN57 XAJ, 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 GN57 XAJ registered?

GN57 XAJ is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is GN57 XAJ safe to buy?

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