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DA59 EHO

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,132 mi
Last recorded138,132 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 EHO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,028 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,692 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA59 EHO is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 94,870 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 DA59 EHO, 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 17 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA59 EHO registered?

DA59 EHO is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is DA59 EHO safe to buy?

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