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WK09 YAX

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,312 mi
Last recorded149,312 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YAX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,312 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 119,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,197 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 108,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,339 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,241 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,742 miles

OSF tyre tread low and heavily worn on inner shoulder.

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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WK09 YAX is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue 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 WK09 YAX, 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 WK09 YAX registered?

WK09 YAX is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is WK09 YAX safe to buy?

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