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AJ59 JDU

2009 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 122,088 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,127 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,962 miles

engine oil leak n s f washer jet n w

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,476 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 89,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ59 JDU is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ59 JDU, 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 AJ59 JDU registered?

AJ59 JDU is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JDU safe to buy?

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