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M26 STR

2009 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 STR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,645 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2025 114,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,361 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,137 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 52,137 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,851 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,207 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 54,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,895 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres cracks in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,322 miles

All four brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

All four tyres deteriorating

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,178 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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M26 STR is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M26 STR, 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 M26 STR registered?

M26 STR is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is M26 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 STR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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