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P3 RCG

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 RCG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,894 miles

front exhaust flexi's deteriated - no major leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2025 113,383 miles

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

nearside and offside front exhaust flexis deteriated - minor leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,642 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front exhaust flexis deteriated - minor leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,202 miles

front exhaust flexi (s) deteriated - minor leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,560 miles

cover sills shields wheelcaps

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,560 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

cover sills shields wheelcaps

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,650 miles

Front Both tyres are wearing on inner & Outer edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both tyres are wearing on inner & Outer edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,983 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 81,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi pipes worn

o/s/f door mirror loose but still secure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 73,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi pipes worn

o/s/f door mirror loose but still secure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi pipes worn

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres feathering on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 62,234 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi pipes worn

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres feathering on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 38,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,632 miles

N/S/R zenon automatic self-leveling wireing loom exsposed (worn on adjuster)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P3 RCG is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,773cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P3 RCG, 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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P3 RCG is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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