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AF09 UHR

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

269,769 mi
Last recorded269,769 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 UHR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 269,769 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 269,769 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 251,484 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 232,631 miles

All 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.

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

Pass 2 May 2017 218,307 miles

Both front upper front and rear suspension arm inner bushes perished.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low, 3mm.

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre very outer edge.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 218,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front upper front and rear suspension arm inner bushes perished.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low, 3mm.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre very outer edge.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges.

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

Pass 7 May 2016 207,871 miles

Diesel emissions too low to read by DSM.

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 196,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 186,564 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2014 186,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 160,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 132,100 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 132,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,927 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,715 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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AF09 UHR is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF09 UHR, 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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AF09 UHR is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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