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W5 EBA

2010 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,908 mi
Last recorded147,908 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A886,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 147,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 136,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,585 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,861 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close on outer edges main tread 3mm 255/45 R19 104Y pirelli P Zero (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,381 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sport differential system fault warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,390 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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W5 EBA is a 2010 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc 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 W5 EBA, 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 W5 EBA registered?

W5 EBA is a 2010 Audi A8, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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