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OY09 FHS

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,003 mi
Last recorded120,003 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 FHS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,593 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,014 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jan 2017 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 60,199 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads 60/65 % worn

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2016 60,199 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads 60/65 % worn

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,806 miles

Both front tyres outter edges worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,713 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,423 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 FHS is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FHS, 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 OY09 FHS registered?

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

Is OY09 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 FHS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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