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W500 COU

2010 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 105,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 23,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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W500 COU is a 2010 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W500 COU, 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 W500 COU registered?

W500 COU is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2010.

Is W500 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 COU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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