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AK09 AMK

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

236,637 mi
Last recorded236,637 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 AMK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 236,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 376,271 miles

Bonnet struts very weak

Pass 30 Mar 2023 372,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs poor on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 367,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 361,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 222,368 miles

Front tyres worn on both edges

Steering pump noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2020 222,368 miles

Front tyres worn on both edges

Steering pump noisy

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 217,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 212,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 200,753 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 200,753 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 4 Mar 2016 181,867 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

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

chips zones (A+B) of screen

tow bar has no electric socket wired

Fail 10 Mar 2015 154,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tow bar has no electric plug or wiring

Pass 10 Mar 2015 154,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tow bar has no electric plug or wiring

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,371 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tow bar has no connected electrics (trailers should not be used on highway) traffic offence if so used

Fail 27 Feb 2014 125,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tow bar has no connected electrics (trailers should not be used on highway) traffic offence if so used

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,664 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tow-bar has no electrical socket

Fail 5 Mar 2013 100,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tow-bar has no electrical socket

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AK09 AMK is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK09 AMK, 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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AK09 AMK is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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