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BD09 MPY

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,232 mi
Last recorded161,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 MPY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 161,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipstone (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 141,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,786 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,784 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2016 38,784 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 35,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD09 MPY is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD09 MPY, 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 BD09 MPY registered?

BD09 MPY is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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