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MA59 LEE

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,244 mi
Last recorded127,244 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 LEE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 105,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,621 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both/All front top suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 93,621 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both/All front top suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,550 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,550 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,256 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,035 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,516 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA59 LEE is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue 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 MA59 LEE, 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 MA59 LEE registered?

MA59 LEE is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is MA59 LEE safe to buy?

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