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GY59 YXJ

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,438 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly inner edge and damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,835 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 89,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,592 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,033 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,432 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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GY59 YXJ 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 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 GY59 YXJ, 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 GY59 YXJ registered?

GY59 YXJ is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is GY59 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 YXJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY59 YXJ have outstanding finance?

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