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OY59 EBV

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,021 mi
Last recorded173,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 EBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 173,021 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 173,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 166,119 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 166,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 157,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 149,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,892 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,872 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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OY59 EBV is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY59 EBV, 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 OY59 EBV registered?

OY59 EBV is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is OY59 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 EBV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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