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AV59 NBY

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,589 mi
Last recorded185,589 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 185,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 163,924 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 162,032 miles

brake pad warning and parking brake malfunction warning messages illuminated.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 162,032 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

brake pad warning and parking brake malfunction warning messages illuminated.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 155,455 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 155,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has two bulges in sidewall 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms, bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms,bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 148,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,818 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 138,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,335 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Front brake discs rusty and poor

Pass 31 Oct 2016 188,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyres starting to crack around circumference of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,887 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre almost cut to cords on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,374 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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AV59 NBY is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV59 NBY, 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 AV59 NBY registered?

AV59 NBY is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AV59 NBY safe to buy?

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