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RE09 HHZ

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,996 mi
Last recorded134,996 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 HHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 211,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower rear and front ams bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

x 2 front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2023 211,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower rear and front ams bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

x 2 front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2022 201,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower and upper arms front and rear bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread is uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,957 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,807 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken retaining bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,826 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

front bumper damaged

osf tyre feathering

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

front bumper damaged

osf tyre feathering

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,356 miles

eml on

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 111,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

eml on

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,376 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2012 53,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RE09 HHZ is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RE09 HHZ, 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 RE09 HHZ registered?

RE09 HHZ is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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