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OY59 ENC

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,559 mi
Last recorded196,559 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 ENC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 196,559 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 190,999 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 186,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 181,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 175,159 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and Centre rear ()

Fail 19 Feb 2022 175,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and Centre rear ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 167,134 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central and nearside ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 163,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 151,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 R19 100Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray missing

Fail 30 Oct 2015 104,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine undertray missing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil level on "min"

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,203 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 ENC is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,773cc petrol 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 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

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

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