2009 Audi A8 · 1,444 MOT tests
2009 Audi A8 reliability
2009 Audi A8s fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 A8 years (1,444 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 18.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 132,326
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,444
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Suspension3.1%
- Brakes2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.87%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 1.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.45%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 1.11%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.11%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.09%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.67%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (3.19%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Audi A8 reliable?
2009 Audi A8s fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 A8 years (1,444 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.87% of tests), position lamp not working (1.87% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Audi A8 shows 132,326 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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