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A8 TDU

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

221,329 mi
Last recorded221,329 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TDU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 221,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 215,211 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 drop links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 207,955 miles

Rear Both side drop link bush slight worn

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 207,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both side drop link bush slight worn

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 200,261 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 189,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 179,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired on the inner face of the rim.

both front wheels have been repaired on the inner of the rim.

Pass 9 May 2019 162,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 139,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 96,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,620 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 May 2014 68,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,495 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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A8 TDU is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black 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 A8 TDU, 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 A8 TDU registered?

A8 TDU is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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