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J3 GUV

2009 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 87,943 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,062 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 87,922 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

All brake discs rusty and pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 3 Nov 2023 96,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 82,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 73,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower arm(spring mounting), inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, upper and lower, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple trays and covers reducing inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 56,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 46,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,167 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 81,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,505 miles

Rear slight brake imbalance

brakes showing signs of wear (ALL)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severely perished to the point of sidewall outer rubber coming away from the structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severely perished to the point of sidewall outer rubber coming away from the structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brakes showing signs of wear (ALL)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,416 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,596 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2015 73,596 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 1 May 2015 29,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 23,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,318 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 56,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,451 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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J3 GUV is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 J3 GUV, 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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J3 GUV is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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