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W121 OOK

2009 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,275 mi
Last recorded79,275 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 OOK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 79,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 76,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,625 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,547 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,794 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2013 26,572 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,346 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)

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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W121 OOK is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W121 OOK, 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 W121 OOK registered?

W121 OOK is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is W121 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 OOK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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