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BK09 LVO

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,078 mi
Last recorded175,078 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 LVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 175,078 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 175,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 168,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 168,446 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet safety seized and not working

oil level light on

Fail 7 Nov 2020 158,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low3 and inner edge 0mm close to cord - advise to replasce (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet safety seized and not working

oil level light on

Pass 4 May 2019 143,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both /Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 131,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,042 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 129,038 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres steping in treads

center and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres steping in treads

center and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,762 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,414 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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BK09 LVO is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK09 LVO, 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 BK09 LVO registered?

BK09 LVO is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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