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YE09 EWZ

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,728 mi
Last recorded157,728 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 EWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 151,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 144,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,662 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,534 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,631 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 33,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,971 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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YE09 EWZ is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YE09 EWZ, 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 YE09 EWZ registered?

YE09 EWZ is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is YE09 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 EWZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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