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GU59 YSS

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,040 mi
Last recorded163,040 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YSS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 163,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 163,040 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 159,003 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2024 159,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 154,250 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 154,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 144,918 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 144,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,746 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 135,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,671 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 128,670 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Lower Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Crank Pulley Has Play When Engine Is Running.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,463 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 117,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 117,463 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre exhaust clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,032 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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,980 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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GU59 YSS is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU59 YSS, 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 GU59 YSS registered?

GU59 YSS is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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