2009 Audi A8 4.1L Diesel · 1111 WM
2009 Audi A8 (4.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 80,530 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1111 WM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 80,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1111 WM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A8 (1111 WM) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
1111 WM Mileage History
- 19/05/202271,996 mi
- 02/11/202375,286 mi+3,290 mi
- 02/11/202375,286 mi
- 27/11/202477,474 mi+2,188 mi
- 07/11/202580,530 mi+3,056 mi
Average of roughly 2,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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