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DS51 SAN

2009 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 SAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,516 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 113,500 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 112,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has play

Pass 9 May 2022 94,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 87,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,143 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 130,143 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 125,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 118,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,963 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 109,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,706 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,603 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 93,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,123 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,064 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012
Pass 2 Mar 2011
Fail 2 Mar 2011

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,598 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,485 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,878 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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DS51 SAN is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS51 SAN, 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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DS51 SAN is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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