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EJ59 UHD

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UHD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 103,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 90,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,645 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,804 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 19,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,382 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

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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EJ59 UHD 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 80%.

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 EJ59 UHD, 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 EJ59 UHD registered?

EJ59 UHD is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is EJ59 UHD safe to buy?

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