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FD09 GZN

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 GZN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 120,004 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,892 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,732 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 111,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,499 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,918 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 74,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front small cut to sidewall

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 56,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front small cut to sidewall

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 40,746 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 35,771 miles

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

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

Tyre Size 255/40 YR19 XL (100) Dun Rear and Pir front

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,277 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 20,276 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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FD09 GZN is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD09 GZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD09 GZN registered?

FD09 GZN is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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