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AV59 NBX

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,863 mi
Last recorded178,863 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 NBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 178,863 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (in suspension arm) (5.3.2 (c))

N/S and O/S front outer sills outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 178,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (in suspension arm) (5.3.2 (c))

N/S and O/S front outer sills outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 161,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bracket (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bracket (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,040 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 145,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 134,806 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,483 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 125,483 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,418 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 116,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs slightly worn.

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 109,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear discs slightly worn.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,149 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,174 miles

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

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,434 miles

exhaust emmisions too low to obtain a reading

Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust emmisions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front wing

offside front sill slightly distorted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NBX is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV59 NBX, 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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AV59 NBX is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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