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A8 NUW

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,612 mi
Last recorded163,612 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NUW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 163,612 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 155,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 147,657 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 118,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

engine under tray missing

ns/f and os/f upper suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

washer fluid leaking from ns headlamp washer

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,667 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 85,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,855 miles

advice n/s and o/s front tyres has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,950 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,664 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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A8 NUW is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A8 NUW, 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 A8 NUW registered?

A8 NUW is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is A8 NUW safe to buy?

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