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RO09 CUW

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

219,410 mi
Last recorded219,410 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 CUW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 219,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 205,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Under trays and covers fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 204,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 188,551 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 171,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 313,832 miles

Advise all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2013 102,210 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 102,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,399 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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)

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,399 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner and outer 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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RO09 CUW is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO09 CUW, 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 RO09 CUW registered?

RO09 CUW is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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