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FV09 OAE

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,389 mi
Last recorded189,389 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 OAE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 189,389 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 189,383 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Hand brake Inoperative (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 179,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Fail 14 May 2025 179,288 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 14 May 2024 160,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 135,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2020 98,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,397 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge (255/40/19)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (255/40/19)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not obscuring the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,397 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge (255/40/19)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (255/40/19)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not obscuring the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,920 miles

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 55,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,727 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,648 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,834 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 34,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,175 miles

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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FV09 OAE is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV09 OAE, 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 FV09 OAE registered?

FV09 OAE is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is FV09 OAE safe to buy?

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