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DB02 COB

2010 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,744 mi
Last recorded107,744 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 COB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,744 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 107,676 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,890 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,965 miles

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

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

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 15 Mar 2018 66,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and tyre tread wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,889 miles

Emission test carried out too clean to give reading.

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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DB02 COB is a 2010 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DB02 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB02 COB registered?

DB02 COB is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is DB02 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 COB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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