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GG09 DRG

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG09 DRG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,514 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,719 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 18,122 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 18,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GG09 DRG is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 GG09 DRG, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GG09 DRG registered?

GG09 DRG is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is GG09 DRG safe to buy?

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