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KY59 YDD

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

233,569 mi
Last recorded233,569 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YDD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 233,569 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading & trailing arms - Inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect slight manifold leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre - Outer side-wall cuts.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading & trailing arms - Inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure system faulty.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 233,541 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading & trailing arms - Inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect slight manifold leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre - Outer side-wall cuts.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading & trailing arms - Inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure system faulty.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 224,235 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 220,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Oct 2023 220,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Oct 2022 215,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 212,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 212,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2020 209,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 194,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 179,281 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 170,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,149 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 140,961 miles

Engine bay covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,222 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,159 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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KY59 YDD is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY59 YDD, 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 KY59 YDD registered?

KY59 YDD is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is KY59 YDD safe to buy?

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