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PT54 NGS

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,734 mi
Last recorded173,734 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT54 NGS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 173,734 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 173,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 171,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 171,034 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 168,880 miles

Front Under tray not fully secure

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

brake warning light on dash

Fail 4 Jan 2023 168,879 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Under tray not fully secure

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 153,632 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 153,583 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 141,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 131,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,269 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished and splitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,401 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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PT54 NGS is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PT54 NGS, 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 PT54 NGS registered?

PT54 NGS is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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