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R21 AFE

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,730 mi
Last recorded190,730 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 AFE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 190,730 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 190,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward righthand arm nearest the front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 175,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 122,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,984 miles

emissions too clean to print

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,244 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,386 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,572 miles

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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R21 AFE is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel 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 R21 AFE, 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 R21 AFE registered?

R21 AFE is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is R21 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 AFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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