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VU09 ZVB

2009 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 142,481 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,443 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 127,613 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,807 miles

Nearside Front damage on outer wall + cracked on outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 97,000 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 96,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,669 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,337 miles

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

tyre wear biased to the edges of the tread

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre wear biased to the edges of the tread

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres stepping on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,454 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,948 miles

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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VU09 ZVB is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU09 ZVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 ZVB registered?

VU09 ZVB is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 ZVB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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