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D50 REA

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,068 mi
Last recorded155,068 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD50 REA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 153,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 145,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 135,076 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,510 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,372 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S upper links have slight play, minimal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both inner lenses showing stress marks/ cracking (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,413 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 82,872 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,624 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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D50 REA is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D50 REA, 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 D50 REA registered?

D50 REA is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is D50 REA safe to buy?

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