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BF59 XZL

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,927 mi
Last recorded203,927 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 203,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 199,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 195,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 188,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 188,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 180,800 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 180,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 174,888 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 164,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 164,692 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,142 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 151,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 135,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,202 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,862 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted cannot check others components.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine cover and under tray fitted cannot check others components.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,020 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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BF59 XZL is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF59 XZL, 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 BF59 XZL registered?

BF59 XZL is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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