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GL59 AGZ

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,033 mi
Last recorded242,033 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 AGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 242,033 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 242,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 236,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 236,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 230,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 230,568 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2018 203,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 203,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P2011-Intake manifold runner control circuit/open Bank 2a (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 167,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,595 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,620 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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GL59 AGZ is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL59 AGZ, 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 GL59 AGZ registered?

GL59 AGZ is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is GL59 AGZ safe to buy?

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