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CA09 GJO

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 GJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 130,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,660 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 31 Oct 2018 105,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 9 Jun 2017 95,029 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slight worn

both rear discs slight worn

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,070 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,363 miles

emission passed visual inspected no black smoke

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,070 miles

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

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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CA09 GJO is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA09 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA09 GJO registered?

CA09 GJO is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is CA09 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 GJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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