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NX09 BWA

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,151 mi
Last recorded241,151 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 241,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 231,800 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 231,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level below min

oil level above max

Pass 18 Oct 2023 225,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 208,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise full brake inspection with all wheels removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 208,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise full brake inspection with all wheels removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 193,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 174,762 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and split but not leaking any exhaust gas.

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 144,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,666 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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NX09 BWA is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey 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 NX09 BWA, 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 NX09 BWA registered?

NX09 BWA is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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