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HF51 EON

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,285 mi
Last recorded159,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EON
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 159,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 156,503 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 156,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 151,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,317 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 143,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 139,120 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,391 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,755 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,173 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 126,318 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,807 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (change soon

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has some play in it

Pass 22 May 2015 111,236 miles

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,643 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,769 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,781 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HF51 EON is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF51 EON, 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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HF51 EON is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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