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RO09 PVV

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,829 mi
Last recorded196,829 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 PVV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 196,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 190,503 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 183,142 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 183,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 171,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 164,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 153,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 153,445 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 126,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full cant carry out full inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full cant carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,826 miles

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 PVV is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

RO09 PVV is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is RO09 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 PVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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