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PX09 WCU

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 WCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 138,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 134,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,773 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,772 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 97,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 78,941 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,407 miles

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

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

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)

centre exhaust clamp broken /corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,495 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,739 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f an n/s/f worn on edges

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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PX09 WCU is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PX09 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX09 WCU registered?

PX09 WCU is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is PX09 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX09 WCU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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