2007 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · FA57 SDR
2007 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 148,982 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA57 SDR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 148,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA57 SDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A8 (FA57 SDR) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FA57 SDR Mileage History
- 23/02/2022142,529 mi
- 24/02/2022142,529 mi
- 06/03/2024146,073 mi+3,544 mi
- 23/04/2025148,982 mi+2,909 mi
Average of roughly 2,040 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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