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EJ59 ZJE

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,683 mi
Last recorded210,683 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZJE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 210,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 203,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 189,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 174,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 160,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 148,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 143,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,243 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 143,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,457 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 189,936 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 189,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,819 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre nailed

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean for emission reading

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,858 miles

to clean for emission reading

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,640 miles

to clean for emission reading

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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EJ59 ZJE is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EJ59 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ59 ZJE registered?

EJ59 ZJE is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is EJ59 ZJE safe to buy?

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