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GV57 VSN

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

179,233 mi
Last recorded179,233 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VSN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 179,233 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 173,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 168,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 165,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 157,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,748 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 143,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,205 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 135,200 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 1 Mar 2016 130,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 252,811 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut close to reaching core

Pass 5 Apr 2013 209,795 miles

Emissions to low to test

Pass 10 Apr 2012 149,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,468 miles

emissions too low to obtain a read out on emissions tester

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,423 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,517 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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GV57 VSN is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

GV57 VSN is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is GV57 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 VSN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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