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N88 SUD

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,011 mi
Last recorded153,011 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 153,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 153,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 146,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 146,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 144,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 141,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 138,759 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 135,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 104,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 94,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,052 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively special (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm GO255/45Y18 103Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,374 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,383 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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N88 SUD is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N88 SUD, 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 N88 SUD registered?

N88 SUD is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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