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GJ09 VEL

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,224 mi
Last recorded131,224 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 131,224 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush slightly weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush slightly weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush slightly weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,195 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,189 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front alloy rim gouges out of rim edge

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,551 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 88,856 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,286 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position LATCH (8.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 80,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,376 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,761 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 37,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,839 miles

Both rear tyres on 2-3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ09 VEL is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ09 VEL, 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 GJ09 VEL registered?

GJ09 VEL is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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