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BG09 UHC

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,031 mi
Last recorded145,031 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 UHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 145,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,421 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle excessively muddy

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,656 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2023 84,656 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,447 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall split

Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sidewall split

Pass 18 Jul 2020 64,499 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 35,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,523 miles

engine management warning light on dash display

Pass 30 May 2012 25,579 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 UHC is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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