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C15 EAL

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,797 mi
Last recorded73,797 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 EAL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 63,135 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 58,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 51,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,610 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 39,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 32,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,437 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 27,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,573 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 15,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,391 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 10,391 miles

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

Rotation of passengers front tyre incorrect.

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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C15 EAL is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C15 EAL, 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 C15 EAL registered?

C15 EAL is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is C15 EAL safe to buy?

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