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S4 XLW

2009 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,375 mi
Last recorded112,375 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S472,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 112,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,142 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 105,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 100,993 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto device missing working components (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear differential oily

tyre pressure lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Apr 2022 100,976 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,972 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,041 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 7 Apr 2016 86,336 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 7 Apr 2016 86,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 3 Nov 2014 76,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,610 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,366 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 58,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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S4 XLW is a 2009 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 72,887 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S4 XLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S4 XLW registered?

S4 XLW is a 2009 Audi S4, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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