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BG09 UGW

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,792 mi
Last recorded194,792 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 UGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 194,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 188,386 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 183,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 178,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 173,641 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 166,695 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 155,501 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 147,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 139,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,173 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% light unit (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear bars

nearside and offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,764 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 97,764 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts / tears and a nail

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BG09 UGW is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG09 UGW, 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 BG09 UGW registered?

BG09 UGW is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is BG09 UGW safe to buy?

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