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ML57 WFU

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 WFU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 142,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 140,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 133,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,021 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 125,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 114,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,120 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 4 Mar 2015 73,339 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

engine light on

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,887 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,932 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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ML57 WFU is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML57 WFU, 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 ML57 WFU registered?

ML57 WFU is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is ML57 WFU safe to buy?

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