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SA59 AFU

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,429 mi
Last recorded89,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 AFU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,484 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 71,624 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,445 miles

Headlamp wash system leaking

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,335 miles

Nearside 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)

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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SA59 AFU is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA59 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA59 AFU registered?

SA59 AFU is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is SA59 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 AFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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