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BF09 YAU

2009 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,313 mi
Last recorded188,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 188,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 165,800 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 165,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 148,275 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 148,275 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 133,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 130,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 130,737 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear heatshield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2020 129,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 106,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,365 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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BF09 YAU is a 2009 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF09 YAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF09 YAU registered?

BF09 YAU is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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