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W12 PLB

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PLB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 164,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,546 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 154,546 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 141,480 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 127,489 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2017 114,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 99,575 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,638 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,843 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,843 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge of tyre

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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W12 PLB is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W12 PLB, 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 W12 PLB registered?

W12 PLB is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is W12 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PLB shows 12 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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