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KU59 BWN

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 BWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 142,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 134,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 127,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 97,471 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2017 97,465 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2016 82,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 82,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,928 miles

Both front tyres wearing very low on edges almost bald.

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

Offside rear tyre tread punctured.

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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KU59 BWN is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KU59 BWN, 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 KU59 BWN registered?

KU59 BWN is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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