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KR09 XKB

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,075 mi
Last recorded190,075 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 XKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 190,075 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 190,035 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 184,612 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 180,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 177,447 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2019 170,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 290,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 290,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Outer both tyre worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 174,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 172,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,922 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,301 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 75,196 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)

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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KR09 XKB is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR09 XKB, 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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KR09 XKB is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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