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MR53 JPC

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 JPC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 79,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 65,956 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,479 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,175 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,091 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2017 49,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,070 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,758 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,995 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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MR53 JPC is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MR53 JPC, 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 MR53 JPC registered?

MR53 JPC is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is MR53 JPC safe to buy?

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