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HG09 HCO

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

201,742 mi
Last recorded201,742 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 HCO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 201,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 189,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 182,895 miles

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

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

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

tyres wearing on edge

Pass 18 May 2019 175,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 169,435 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 163,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush has slight play

Nearside Front Upper control arm ball joints have slight play

Nearside Front Upper control arm bushes cracking

Nearside Front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

Offside Front Lower rear arm bush has slight play

Offside Front Upper control arm ball joints have slight play

Offside Front Upper control arm bushes cracking

Offside Front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 May 2017 163,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper control arm ball joints have slight play

Nearside Front Upper control arm bushes cracking

Nearside Front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

Offside Front Lower rear arm bush has slight play

Offside Front Upper control arm ball joints have slight play

Offside Front Upper control arm bushes cracking

Offside Front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 156,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 147,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 15 May 2015 147,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 May 2014 140,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 132,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 99,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG09 HCO is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG09 HCO, 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 HG09 HCO registered?

HG09 HCO is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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