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PE09 DKA

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 DKA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,881 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Fail 10 Feb 2025 133,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

tpms light on

Pass 16 Oct 2023 129,724 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 124,089 miles

front undertrays damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,276 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 114,273 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 108,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,685 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,835 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,925 miles

NSF TYRE HAS CUT TO INNER SIDEWALL BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,976 miles

o/s headlamp washer n/w

Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp washer n/w

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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PE09 DKA is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc 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 PE09 DKA, 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 PE09 DKA registered?

PE09 DKA is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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