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A8 JVY

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JVY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 119,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 97,570 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,845 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 94,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 94,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Heavily Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Upper Arms have Slight Play in Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,634 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 91,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all 4 (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear warning indicator illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,754 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,385 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,041 miles

all four tyres getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,147 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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A8 JVY is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A8 JVY, 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 A8 JVY registered?

A8 JVY is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is A8 JVY safe to buy?

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