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B8 GKR

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,052 mi
Last recorded174,052 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GKR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 174,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 174,052 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 170,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 170,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 165,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 165,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 161,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 153,942 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 145,005 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,466 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 138,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,730 miles

covers under vehicle stopping a full inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front inner and outer tyre edges worn badly

covers under vehicle stopping a full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,553 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,213 miles

engine covers

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,164 miles

large plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,207 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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B8 GKR is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B8 GKR, 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 B8 GKR registered?

B8 GKR is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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