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J15 BJP

2009 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,832 mi
Last recorded173,832 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 BJP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 173,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2026 173,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both upper arms, ball joints worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Offside Rear Inner Lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirt starting to get in lamination (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some dirt starting to appear in lamination (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner lamp unit on boot lid cracked but not affecting light performance

Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner lamp lens cracked but not affecting lamp operation

Fail 12 Dec 2022 134,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper arms inner bushes badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens cracked, but not affecting operation of lamps

Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner lamp lens cracked but not affecting lamp operation

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 126,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discolored from over heating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discolored from over heating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,037 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 120,036 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,698 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 72,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,478 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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J15 BJP is a 2009 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J15 BJP, 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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J15 BJP is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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