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BT59 OCU

2010 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,291 mi
Last recorded128,291 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 OCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 128,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 123,004 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 122,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 25 May 2023 118,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 118,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp works but goes off when fog light is turned on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge now on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,677 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,917 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,786 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,596 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,720 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,748 miles

nearsidefront tyre wearing excessivley on the innner edge

offside front tyre wearing excessivley on the innner edge

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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BT59 OCU is a 2010 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BT59 OCU, 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 BT59 OCU registered?

BT59 OCU is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is BT59 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 OCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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