2009 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · OY09 FHS

The 2009 Audi A8 presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 March 2025 at 120,003 miles, passed with zero defects. This outcome, combined with a history of consistently clean tests, indicates a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, as the car has moved from earlier minor obscuration issues to a fully defect-free status. The mileage pattern reveals a notable gap in the MOT history. Between the November 2019 test at 98,120 miles and the April 2024 test at 113,593 miles, approximately 15,473 miles were added over a four-and-a-half-year period, averaging around 3,438 miles annually. This suggests the vehicle saw significantly lighter use or possibly stood for extended periods during that interval. Mileage accumulation then increased to roughly 6,410 miles in the year leading to the March 2025 test, aligning more closely with the typical annual use for a vehicle of this age. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential. The 2017 test noted that engine covers and undertrays were fitted, obscuring some components from examination. A buyer should verify the condition of these panels and inspect the underside for any corrosion or damage that may have gone unrecorded. Given the car's age and the period of low mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust components should be checked for deterioration from standing use. The braking system, including discs and pads, warrants close inspection to confirm no binding or uneven wear has developed since the last test.