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FG09 VKC

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 129,676 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,415 miles

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated/sidewall (both sides)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,300 miles

Front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Headlamp washers have a leak and struggling to build up pressure but still spraying headlamps

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Headlamp washers have a leak and struggling to build up pressure but still spraying headlamps

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,718 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 24,277 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 24,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 18,145 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear at edges

Pass 14 May 2012 18,145 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear at edges

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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FG09 VKC is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,773cc petrol 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 FG09 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG09 VKC registered?

FG09 VKC is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 VKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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