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AO59 UAV

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,220 mi
Last recorded166,220 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 UAV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 166,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,397 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 152,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 141,037 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 141,005 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge marked in chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge marked in chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre. inner and outer tyre tread edges worn slightly low

Nearside Rear tyre. inner tyre tread edge worn slightly low

Offside Front tyre. inner tyre tread edge worn very low , outer tyre tread edge low

Offside Rear tyre . inner tyre tread area worn slightly low

dashboard shows brake pads wear light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a nail in a non repairable area

Fail 17 Nov 2015 89,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a nail in a non repairable area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 70,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing inner slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2013 50,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front tyres badly worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,233 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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AO59 UAV is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO59 UAV, 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 AO59 UAV registered?

AO59 UAV is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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