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MF59 BPO

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,607 mi
Last recorded154,607 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BPO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 154,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 150,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 147,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 144,439 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 144,433 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 140,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 140,739 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 131,007 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 119,826 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 107,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 96,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,836 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,913 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 58,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,031 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,576 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)

osf seat belt retracts slowly

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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MF59 BPO is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF59 BPO, 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 MF59 BPO registered?

MF59 BPO is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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