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BG09 DLF

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,939 mi
Last recorded162,939 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 162,939 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 162,936 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 154,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 154,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,538 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to under panels fitted

hi level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise, offside front pads much more worn than nearside front

front to rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to under panels fitted

hi level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Sep 2022 135,729 miles

high level brake lamp lower light intensity

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 135,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

high level brake lamp lower light intensity

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,073 miles

front to rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to under panels fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 127,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to under panels fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,342 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 118,223 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 115,026 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 115,026 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,981 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 101,981 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,176 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 90,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,091 miles

insufficient emissions to obtain print out.0.03

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to load in seating area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,278 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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BG09 DLF is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG09 DLF, 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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BG09 DLF is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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