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M55 MTL

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MTL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 59,657 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 47,665 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 47,665 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,187 miles

slight play in nearside and offside lower suspension bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic engine covers fitted obscuring engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring vehicle underside

Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,388 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 18,359 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M55 MTL is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M55 MTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 MTL registered?

M55 MTL is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 13 May 2010.

Is M55 MTL safe to buy?

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