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AP09 CXJ

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,360 mi
Last recorded208,360 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 CXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 208,360 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 208,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 199,683 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 195,194 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 195,194 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 182,741 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 182,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 157,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 149,462 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 149,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,112 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,255 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 113,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deep stone cuts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 81,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smeer

Fail 12 May 2014 81,212 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smeer

Pass 13 May 2013 65,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 59,021 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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AP09 CXJ is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP09 CXJ, 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 AP09 CXJ registered?

AP09 CXJ is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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