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LY09 YZU

2009 Audi S8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,858 mi
Last recorded122,858 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S896,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YZU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 122,858 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 114,445 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 109,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,390 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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LY09 YZU is a 2009 Audi S8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 96,142 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY09 YZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY09 YZU registered?

LY09 YZU is a 2009 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LY09 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 YZU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY09 YZU have outstanding finance?

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