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MW59 VZN

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,415 mi
Last recorded169,415 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 VZN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 169,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 169,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking underneath fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 165,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 156,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,441 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 135,672 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 131,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,290 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 120,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,605 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,097 miles

Offside Front front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

both lower arm,rear,inner bushes worn with slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,512 miles

Front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 8 Jan 2016 68,512 miles

Front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,328 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,456 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,744 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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MW59 VZN is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 MW59 VZN, 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 MW59 VZN registered?

MW59 VZN is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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