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CP59 SYW

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

255,773 mi
Last recorded255,773 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 SYW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 255,773 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 255,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 250,847 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 . (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both on tailgaite. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 250,847 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working os+ns. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 . (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both on tailgaite. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 237,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 225,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 225,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 212,505 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2021 212,505 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 212,496 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 193,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 176,637 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2018 155,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,382 miles

engine cover/sill covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear unable to see both inner pads

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,141 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,585 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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CP59 SYW is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP59 SYW, 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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CP59 SYW is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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