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RJ09 OXL

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

255,798 mi
Last recorded255,798 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OXL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 255,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on TWI (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 255,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on TWI (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 246,390 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 236,117 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 236,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 226,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm middle bushings nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bushes worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 220,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F + O/S/F anti roll bar linkage bushes perishing

N/S/F + O/S/F lower straight arm outer bushes perishing

N/S/F tyre slightly stepped inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil mist from top of engine

Slight oil mist from turbocharger

Pass 1 Dec 2020 212,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 195,418 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 195,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers not working.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 179,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 156,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,449 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,820 miles

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)

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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RJ09 OXL is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ09 OXL, 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 RJ09 OXL registered?

RJ09 OXL is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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