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AY09 YNK

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

184,168 mi
Last recorded184,168 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YNK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 184,168 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 184,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 176,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 166,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 154,164 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,960 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 125,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,653 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2014 56,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,245 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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AY09 YNK is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AY09 YNK, 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 AY09 YNK registered?

AY09 YNK is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AY09 YNK safe to buy?

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