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FD59 XZE

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,658 mi
Last recorded185,658 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 XZE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 185,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 181,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 175,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 168,157 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 162,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,390 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 134,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 118,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 118,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,291 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,594 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,930 miles

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

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

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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FD59 XZE is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black 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 FD59 XZE, 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 FD59 XZE registered?

FD59 XZE is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is FD59 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 XZE 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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