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YY09 LFW

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,857 mi
Last recorded152,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LFW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 152,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 147,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 139,824 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 139,824 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 129,073 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 129,073 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,528 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,671 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,585 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread

Cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 55,585 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread

Cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,320 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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YY09 LFW is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 YY09 LFW, 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 YY09 LFW registered?

YY09 LFW is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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