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SW09 FRL

2009 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,772 mi
Last recorded123,772 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S472,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FRL
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 114,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,457 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2021 95,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,206 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 89,111 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,104 miles

Offside Front Slight restricted movement offside front brake caliper.

Windscreen wipers blades are slightly smearing screen.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,622 miles

nsf + osf both upper arm bushes starting to crack

Fail 3 Nov 2014 39,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,555 miles

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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SW09 FRL is a 2009 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW09 FRL, 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 SW09 FRL registered?

SW09 FRL is a 2009 Audi S4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SW09 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 FRL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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