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RW08 RAF

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,600 mi
Last recorded262,600 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW08 RAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 262,600 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2026 262,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 234,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 147,494 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,331 miles

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 205,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Weep @ Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,587 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 114,587 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front marked chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear marked chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front marked chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 105,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,615 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 93,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 44,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,550 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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RW08 RAF is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc 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 RW08 RAF, 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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RW08 RAF is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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