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AY59 YLM

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,798 mi
Last recorded179,798 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 179,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 160,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,774 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 148,770 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 116,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,958 miles

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)

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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AY59 YLM is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY59 YLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 YLM registered?

AY59 YLM is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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