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R800 DSS

2010 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,559 mi
Last recorded168,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 DSS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 162,716 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 162,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,660 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 154,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner light has condensation

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 144,206 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,694 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,335 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,235 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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R800 DSS 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 83.3%.

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 R800 DSS, 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 R800 DSS registered?

R800 DSS is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is R800 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 DSS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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