CarVerify

Free Car Check

G20 ARG

2009 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

193,297 mi
Last recorded193,297 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 ARG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 193,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

car listed as petrol car on mot database

Pass 5 Sep 2025 189,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear arm bush some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 182,772 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump and sub frame. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front suspension rear lower arms bushes some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear lights cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 175,389 miles

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

nearside and offside rear lights cracked.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 175,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear lights cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 160,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear lights cracked.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,655 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 150,655 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,345 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 122,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,081 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,029 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G20 ARG is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G20 ARG, 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

How do I check the history of G20 ARG?

You can check the full history of G20 ARG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G20 ARG registered?

G20 ARG is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is G20 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 ARG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G20 ARG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G20 ARG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.