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L22 ART

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,155 mi
Last recorded195,155 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 ART
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 195,155 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 178,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 178,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 164,621 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,817 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 117,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 172,601 miles

engine Tray & Under Shield Fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,596 miles

full underside covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Fail 10 Dec 2016 88,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

full underside covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,619 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front under tray loose

full underside covers fitted obscuring almost all of underside

Fail 1 Dec 2015 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front under tray loose

full underside covers fitted obscuring almost all of underside

Pass 6 Dec 2014 67,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,248 miles

chips in front screen outside zone A, below 40mm

rear discs corroded

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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L22 ART is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L22 ART, 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 L22 ART registered?

L22 ART is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is L22 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 ART shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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