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AV59 ESG

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,381 mi
Last recorded173,381 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 173,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 173,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 165,501 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

front under tray damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2024 165,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

front under tray damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 152,445 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroded and front two seem to have sagged affecting ride height slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,886 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 142,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 139,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 139,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 130,993 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 130,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner egdes

Fail 24 Nov 2017 125,895 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner egdes

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamp corroded but still secure at time of test (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp on boot 4 leds out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,900 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,651 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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AV59 ESG is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV59 ESG, 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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What year was AV59 ESG registered?

AV59 ESG is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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