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BK09 OAY

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 OAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 135,170 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low oil content (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both unit x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both units x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GEARBOX CONDITION SUSPECT

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2025 133,394 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning light displayed

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 132,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/SIDEWALL DAMAGED/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALLIED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,251 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad wear light on dash - all pads ok

tpms light on dash

Fail 10 Nov 2021 128,251 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad wear light on dash - all pads ok

tpms light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,008 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor warning light displayed

Fail 24 Jul 2020 122,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure monitor warning light displayed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged/osr worn inner edge 3mm tread

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 121,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged/osr worn inner edge 3mm tread

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,178 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 18 Aug 2017 117,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,244 miles

rear brake pads low 3mm

Fail 30 Jul 2014 98,244 miles

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

rear brake pads low 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall that has not reached cords.

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 OAY is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK09 OAY, 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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BK09 OAY is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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