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OV09 ECT

2009 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 ECT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 59,990 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,063 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 50,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,857 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 265/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35r20 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

plastic cover missing from centre rear seat belt buckle

Fail 31 May 2019 41,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

plastic cover missing from centre rear seat belt buckle

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 30,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,592 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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OV09 ECT is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV09 ECT, 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 OV09 ECT registered?

OV09 ECT is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is OV09 ECT safe to buy?

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