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RJ59 EFM

2009 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,709 mi
Last recorded159,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S4 Avant77,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 159,709 miles

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

signs of oil base of engine.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,992 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 129,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,203 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 121,200 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure spring is not in mounting and spring is hitting the fuel tank (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,433 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,972 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 9 Jun 2016 71,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,757 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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RJ59 EFM is a 2009 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 77,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ59 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ59 EFM registered?

RJ59 EFM is a 2009 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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