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OV09 LKA

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

452,190 mi
Last recorded452,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 LKA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 452,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 450,023 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Fail 20 Jan 2023 450,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Pass 22 Jan 2022 446,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 439,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 421,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 421,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 410,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 392,748 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 392,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2016 382,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 367,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 315,630 miles

NSF tyre heavily worn at inner shoulder.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 239,410 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated at dash.

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

Horn tone sounds like single tone.

Pass 30 May 2012 165,842 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 LKA is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKA, 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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OV09 LKA is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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