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LN59 PNE

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,049 mi
Last recorded215,049 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 PNE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 215,049 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 204,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in tread inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 204,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front side light cant be operated without headlights (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in tread inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 193,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 187,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,249 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning badly damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2020 267,563 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 267,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 160,028 miles

bothside front top suspension arm bush worn cracking and play.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 155,407 miles

Nearside Front head lamp automatic adjuster motor need attension, marginal pass.

Fail 20 Oct 2018 154,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 146,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre Low And Nail In Tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 222,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 189,616 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,791 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 152,791 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,510 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,135 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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LN59 PNE is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN59 PNE, 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 LN59 PNE registered?

LN59 PNE is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LN59 PNE safe to buy?

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