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A17 VPR

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,488 mi
Last recorded192,488 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 192,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 192,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 187,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 187,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 181,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front upper suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2023 173,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 154,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 154,978 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 131,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 116,199 miles

Front undertrays cracked/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge/side wall chalked ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 116,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split/chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated on both sides cracked by fuarrels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front undertrays cracked/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge/side wall chalked ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,697 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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A17 VPR is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 VPR, 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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A17 VPR is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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