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RV59 ZTH

2009 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,997 mi
Last recorded115,997 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S4 Avant77,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZTH
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 115,997 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering lamp illuminated for power steering

Pass 26 Oct 2022 115,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,755 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,136 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Slight buckle N/S/F inner rim

Upper suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Jul 2018 80,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached damaged and held on by tie - not secure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Slight buckle N/S/F inner rim

Upper suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,396 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres getting v/low in center

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,388 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 55,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,915 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,557 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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RV59 ZTH is a 2009 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV59 ZTH, 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 RV59 ZTH registered?

RV59 ZTH is a 2009 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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