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JL03 COL

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 COL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,204 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 90,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 76,089 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,328 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,233 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,898 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,571 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,574 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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JL03 COL is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JL03 COL, 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 JL03 COL registered?

JL03 COL is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is JL03 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL03 COL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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