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YR59 PZN

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 PZN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,751 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 146,751 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light extinguished with Computer , if returns may need further investigation (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 146,747 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 133,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 119,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 116,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 99,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,177 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 84,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,706 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms (2.4.G.2)

dpf fitted,no output.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 81,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush trailing arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush trailing arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner both upper control arm bushes starting to split

Offside Front Inner both upper control arm bushes starting to split

parking brake motor appears noisy and slow to apply intermittently

rear number plate loose on one side but still secure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,144 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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YR59 PZN is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black 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 YR59 PZN, 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 YR59 PZN registered?

YR59 PZN is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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