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3 BPS

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BPS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,002 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 119,459 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,837 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,670 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 58,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,776 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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3 BPS is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 BPS, 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 3 BPS registered?

3 BPS is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is 3 BPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 BPS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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