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S23 DJO

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,122 mi
Last recorded128,122 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 DJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 128,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 123,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,409 miles

Brakes tested on decelerometer due to 4 wheel drive.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,369 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,785 miles

Radiator expansion tank level low.

Fail 5 May 2016 78,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator expansion tank level low.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 8 May 2014 54,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,242 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

smoke test passed emissions too low to register

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,055 miles

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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S23 DJO is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S23 DJO, 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 S23 DJO registered?

S23 DJO is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is S23 DJO safe to buy?

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