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SW09 FAO

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,174 mi
Last recorded91,174 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,174 miles

coolant warning light on dash

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,171 miles

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

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

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

coolant warning light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not deep enought to reach ply

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,255 miles

minor chips on windscreen

rear parking brake close to bottom off scale

Pass 29 May 2012 35,552 miles

Oil leak fron engine/gearbox.

Very slight grooving on rear brake discs.

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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SW09 FAO is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW09 FAO, 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 SW09 FAO registered?

SW09 FAO is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is SW09 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 FAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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