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GV07 HSE

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 HSE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 92,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,491 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,491 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,584 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,509 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,380 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,380 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,729 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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GV07 HSE is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV07 HSE, 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 GV07 HSE registered?

GV07 HSE is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is GV07 HSE safe to buy?

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