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OY59 EEV

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 EEV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,809 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,079 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 51,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,469 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,340 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,025 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 EEV is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc 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 OY59 EEV, 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 EEV registered?

OY59 EEV is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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