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RO09 VLV

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

269,405 mi
Last recorded269,405 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 269,405 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lens damage but works fine

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

Offside Rear lens slightly damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 257,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 234,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 223,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 223,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 204,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 172,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 172,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 143,885 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner egdes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2013 143,885 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner egdes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,987 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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 VLV is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLV, 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 RO09 VLV registered?

RO09 VLV is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is RO09 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 VLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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