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BD59 ZZX

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,527 mi
Last recorded188,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ZZX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 188,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 188,527 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 165,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 165,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 162,072 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 162,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 141,748 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front tyre worn low

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Dec 2018 125,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,148 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges/low/cuts

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,805 miles

scratch on o/s/r wheel arch

windscreen lighly chipped

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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BD59 ZZX is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD59 ZZX, 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 BD59 ZZX registered?

BD59 ZZX is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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