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SB53 BUT

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

161,649 mi
Last recorded161,649 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 BUT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 161,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 213,225 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 213,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 153,281 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 205,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 146,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 196,185 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 196,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 185,219 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 185,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,787 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 128,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 171,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 123,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 163,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 163,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 163,079 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 159,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 141,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,080 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,013 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,848 miles

Front Brake pads getting low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 81,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,031 miles

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

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

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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SB53 BUT is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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

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 SB53 BUT, 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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SB53 BUT is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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