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BG59 BYF

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,845 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front windscreen washer partially blocked

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,755 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper, rear arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 110,743 miles

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

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper, rear arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper rear arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer poor

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Under tray loose

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 104,717 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Under tray loose

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,502 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,915 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 100,908 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,710 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 98,700 miles

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

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,857 miles

engine management light illuminated indicating fault on engine

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,842 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smear slightly/screen very dirty.

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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BG59 BYF is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red 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 BG59 BYF, 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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BG59 BYF is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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