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BD59 SLU

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

246,823 mi
Last recorded246,823 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 246,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 243,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 243,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 225,341 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 225,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 204,965 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 204,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 1 Aug 2019 184,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 184,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 161,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,738 miles

EML light illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,876 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 76,011 miles

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

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,011 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,725 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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BD59 SLU is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD59 SLU, 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 BD59 SLU registered?

BD59 SLU is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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