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BF09 YBL

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,222 mi
Last recorded172,222 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 172,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule connection to brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot worn, cracked and small area starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule connection to brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall has cracks appearing, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 160,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted NSF and OSF brake pad lining separated from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule connection to brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot worn, cracked and small area starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule connection to brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall has cracks appearing, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 138,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 136,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 116,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,367 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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BF09 YBL is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF09 YBL, 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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BF09 YBL is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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