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DE09 VRW

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,505 mi
Last recorded172,505 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VRW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 172,505 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 172,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 170,083 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 168,800 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 167,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 163,324 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 146,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer walls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 135,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 96,726 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

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

Slight corrosion to front discs inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,681 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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DE09 VRW 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 DE09 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE09 VRW registered?

DE09 VRW is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is DE09 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 VRW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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