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Y8 RXY

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,978 mi
Last recorded264,978 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RXY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 264,978 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 264,978 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 261,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 258,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 256,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 251,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 246,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 241,796 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 241,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 233,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 228,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 220,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 217,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc deteriorating and wearing

Offside Front brake disc deteriorating and wearing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 206,996 miles

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

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

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

condensation n/s/f headlamp

Pass 29 Nov 2013 166,827 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 166,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y8 RXY is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y8 RXY, 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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Y8 RXY is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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