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L15 SSL

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

146,708 mi
Last recorded146,708 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 SSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,179 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 141,107 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 131,464 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 3 May 2024 131,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake foot pedal. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust clamp broken

offside rear light has a bad connection to the brown wire

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 102,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,077 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,394 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 87,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 110,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 104,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 79,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 98,542 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2016 88,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 May 2016 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,290 miles

Battery loose in carrier but is not going to fall out

Font discs lipped

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear discs lipped

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery loose in carrier but is not going to fall out

Engine management light on

Font discs lipped

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,593 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,525 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre has a cut on inside wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,844 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 52,607 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 45,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,084 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 31,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,515 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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L15 SSL is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 L15 SSL, 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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L15 SSL is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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