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OY59 EKU

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,592 mi
Last recorded136,592 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 EKU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,918 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,237 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 101,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged receiver case damaged but belt functions satisfactorily (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,356 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 64,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,458 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,493 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 EKU is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

OY59 EKU is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for OY59 EKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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