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DG09 KSY

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,202 mi
Last recorded190,202 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 KSY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 190,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 163,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 151,805 miles

Engine cover/Under covers fitted sheet

Pass 3 Oct 2020 150,650 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 139,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 139,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,916 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 115,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,086 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,755 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,142 miles

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

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

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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DG09 KSY is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DG09 KSY, 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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DG09 KSY is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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