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DY09 GVG

2009 Audi A8

Red Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,817 mi
Last recorded195,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GVG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 195,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 195,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 195,778 miles

Brake performance not tested too low (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative all around (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2020 185,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 180,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 173,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 166,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 146,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low for print out.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,353 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 111,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust heat sheild centre section insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to sidewall 275/35/20 102Y

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to sidewall 275/35/20 102Y

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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DY09 GVG is a 2009 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY09 GVG, 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 DY09 GVG registered?

DY09 GVG is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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