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EJ09 VZK

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,705 mi
Last recorded138,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 VZK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,721 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 114,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,580 miles

Front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,771 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 39,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,121 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ09 VZK is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ09 VZK, 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 EJ09 VZK registered?

EJ09 VZK is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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