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LY59 GXZ

2010 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 GXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 152,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 148,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,372 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,007 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Feb 2022 117,006 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,829 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2020 96,829 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,420 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,418 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,071 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,424 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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LY59 GXZ is a 2010 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 86,936 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 LY59 GXZ, 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 16 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY59 GXZ registered?

LY59 GXZ is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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