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GV57 DYW

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,768 mi
Last recorded185,768 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 DYW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 185,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 181,060 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 181,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 178,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 178,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 162,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 162,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 146,223 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms (rear) bushes worn slightly .

Pass 23 Jan 2016 135,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,360 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2014 100,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,242 miles

slight play in steering rack and track rod arms

Fail 10 Jan 2013 90,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack and track rod arms

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,581 miles

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,754 miles

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

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

screen cracked along the bottom edge

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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GV57 DYW is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV57 DYW, 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 GV57 DYW registered?

GV57 DYW is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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