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R222 OYD

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,466 mi
Last recorded144,466 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 OYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 144,466 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,064 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 90,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,373 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside windscreen washer jed blocked

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,013 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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R222 OYD is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R222 OYD, 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 R222 OYD registered?

R222 OYD is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is R222 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 OYD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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