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A6 DRE

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,331 mi
Last recorded152,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DRE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,818 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes. N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 142,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes. N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 125,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,106 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 100,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 92,384 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 86,729 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,128 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,743 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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A6 DRE is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A6 DRE, 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 A6 DRE registered?

A6 DRE is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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