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FY60 VRW

2010 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,417 mi
Last recorded171,417 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 VRW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 151,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 151,156 miles

Nearside Body component insecure undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 135,140 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weap from steering rack . (2.1.5 (a))

electronic brake pad warning light on .

Pass 29 Dec 2020 122,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,964 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 105,962 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 99,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,055 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,823 miles

all four tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY60 VRW is a 2010 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY60 VRW, 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 FY60 VRW registered?

FY60 VRW is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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