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HD59 NGV

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 NGV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 106,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chi/cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))

front two tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 93,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,627 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 83,937 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 10 May 2018 83,935 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 May 2017 77,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,867 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,872 miles

Unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt as child seat is fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe to fuel cooler and cooler damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe to fuel cooler and cooler damaged.

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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HD59 NGV is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HD59 NGV, 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 HD59 NGV registered?

HD59 NGV is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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