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274X688

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X688
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have 1mm lip . Pads are V Good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have 1.5mm lip . Pads are V Good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 72,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,376 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 Tyre heavily cracking on inner and outer edges + Sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 68,263 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,109 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 64,347 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 64,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 61,715 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 58,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,557 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,774 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,841 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,302 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,943 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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274X688 is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 95,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 274X688, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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274X688 is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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