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N30 AYD

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,998 mi
Last recorded154,998 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 AYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 154,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a slight leak of gases at front left flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 154,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a slight leak of gases at front left flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 141,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 133,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,511 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 127,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 107,810 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator on

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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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N30 AYD is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N30 AYD, 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 N30 AYD registered?

N30 AYD is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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