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L9 GSL

2009 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,193 mi
Last recorded162,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GSL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 162,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 162,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 151,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 141,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 133,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 127,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,495 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L9 GSL is a 2009 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L9 GSL, 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 L9 GSL registered?

L9 GSL is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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