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DR03 GLW

2009 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 GLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 85,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 67,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 62,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,314 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,800 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,326 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 47,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 74,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 74,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,052 miles

Central Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded and split.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,802 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 30,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 21,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,323 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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DR03 GLW is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR03 GLW, 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 DR03 GLW registered?

DR03 GLW is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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