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RE59 UCG

2010 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

184,479 mi
Last recorded184,479 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 UCG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 184,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 184,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 184,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 182,786 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 182,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door strip broken and hanging off likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 168,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms inner bush's small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms inner bush's perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant below min

Fail 23 Jan 2019 168,595 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid leaking under car all the time (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms inner bush's small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms inner bush's perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant below min

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,900 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 149,898 miles

Brake performance not tested pads too low (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,505 miles

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

emissions to clean for computer

engine warning E.M.L light on

Fail 2 Feb 2017 131,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

emissions to clean for computer

engine warning E.M.L light on

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

light scratches to windscreen swept area

Fail 4 Feb 2016 112,715 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

light scratches to windscreen swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,000 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,730 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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RE59 UCG is a 2010 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RE59 UCG, 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 RE59 UCG registered?

RE59 UCG is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is RE59 UCG safe to buy?

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