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KT59 UPG

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,240 mi
Last recorded137,240 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,384 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 133,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 128,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 118,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,637 miles

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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KT59 UPG is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey 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 KT59 UPG, 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 KT59 UPG registered?

KT59 UPG is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KT59 UPG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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