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AP05 ARY

2009 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests34 (32 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,285 mi
Last recorded85,285 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ARY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

32 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2026 101,309 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 91,650 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 91,629 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

both front tyres worn low edges on legal limit inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,544 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

both front tyres worn low edges on legal limit inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,138 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level on minimum

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,475 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,380 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face and pads on 4mm: advise to replace soon

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm and stepped on inner edge: advise tyre

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge: advise tyre soon

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,635 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre worn bold on both inner and outer edges and is right on the limit across the rest of the treaded area and tread bed cracking. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre worn bold on both inner and outer edges and I right on the limit across the rest of the treaded area and tread bed cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,456 miles

Front brake discs pitted and pads getting low: advise brakes soon

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and bold on inner edge: advise tyre and tracking soon

Offside Rear tyre has puncher in it

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,226 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread badly

Front Inner brake discs pitting

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,779 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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AP05 ARY is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AP05 ARY, 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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AP05 ARY is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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