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A85 EAN

2009 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,892 miles

Exhaust flexible unions deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,203 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,387 miles

Front exhaust flexible section and its fixings starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,011 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 15,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,976 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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A85 EAN is a 2009 Audi A8 in Gold with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 A85 EAN, 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 A85 EAN registered?

A85 EAN is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is A85 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A85 EAN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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