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S77 YCC

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,187 mi
Last recorded81,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 YCC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,187 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting and worn (shocker bolts thought) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms bushes splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and worn on inner edge no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner one led bulb out

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner both lens cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2024 71,895 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,808 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 64,808 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 52,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,003 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 48,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 46,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 40,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 35,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm 275/35ZR20 Y

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 May 2013 28,811 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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S77 YCC is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S77 YCC, 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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S77 YCC is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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