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PK09 VSP

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,946 mi
Last recorded240,946 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 VSP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 240,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges on limit needs changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged/ missing

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 240,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges on limit needs changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged/ missing

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 238,339 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 233,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs worn

washer poor

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2013 230,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 22 Jun 2013 230,118 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

washers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2012 214,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear inner tyre wearing unevanly

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

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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PK09 VSP is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PK09 VSP, 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 PK09 VSP registered?

PK09 VSP is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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