2009 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · HF51 EON
2009 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 156,503 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF51 EON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 156,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF51 EON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A8 (HF51 EON) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HF51 EON Mileage History
- 23/06/2023143,317 mi
- 23/06/2023143,317 mi
- 21/06/2024151,963 mi+8,646 mi
- 25/06/2025156,502 mi+4,539 mi
- 26/06/2025156,503 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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