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AF09 YLS

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,638 mi
Last recorded215,638 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YLS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 215,638 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 208,681 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 200,793 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 197,725 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 192,853 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 180,400 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 180,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 174,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

engine fault light is on.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 165,460 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 165,460 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 147,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,724 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,724 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 80,710 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

n/s/f tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,986 miles

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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AF09 YLS is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel 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 AF09 YLS, 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 AF09 YLS registered?

AF09 YLS is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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