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SB59 RHJ

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 RHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 147,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 147,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 147,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raar arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm inner bush detorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm inner bush detorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OM 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,065 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 69,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 54,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 54,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 41,549 miles

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

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

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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SB59 RHJ is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB59 RHJ, 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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SB59 RHJ is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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