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LO09 WLA

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,248 mi
Last recorded168,248 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 WLA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,248 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 151,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,380 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 135,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,046 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,608 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,204 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 109,204 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both C'links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,725 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,736 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,950 miles

FRONT AND REAR INNER PADS NOT VISABLE

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,723 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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LO09 WLA is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey 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 LO09 WLA, 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 LO09 WLA registered?

LO09 WLA is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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