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OY09 FGD

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,466 mi
Last recorded180,466 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 FGD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 180,466 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 180,458 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 168,459 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 168,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 157,655 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 148,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 133,167 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 133,167 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 121,686 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on sides walls.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2019 121,686 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on sides walls.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,552 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,303 miles

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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OY09 FGD is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY09 FGD, 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 OY09 FGD registered?

OY09 FGD is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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