2007 Audi A8 · 2,221 MOT tests
2007 Audi A8 reliability
2007 Audi A8s fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 A8 years (2,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 22.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 140,556
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,221
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Suspension5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.03%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 1.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.53%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.49%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.44%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.4%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.51%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.65%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Audi A8 reliable?
2007 Audi A8s fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 A8 years (2,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.03% of tests), position lamp not working (1.98% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Audi A8 shows 140,556 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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