2010 Audi A8 · 1,782 MOT tests
2010 Audi A8 reliability
2010 Audi A8s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 A8 years (1,782 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 122,934
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,782
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Suspension3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.12%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.95%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.73%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.75%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi A8 reliable?
2010 Audi A8s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 A8 years (1,782 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.57% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.12% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi A8 shows 122,934 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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