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OV59 XJO

2010 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,785 mi
Last recorded166,785 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 166,785 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 166,785 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 155,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 147,791 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 140,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,639 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,914 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,914 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,702 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,758 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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OV59 XJO 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 OV59 XJO, 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 OV59 XJO registered?

OV59 XJO is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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