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VU59 FSG

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,425 mi
Last recorded159,425 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 159,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 153,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 153,511 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 153,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 150,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,382 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 144,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement S/ARM INNER BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin B/PAD HAS APPROX 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT AND REAR INNER BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin B/PADS APPROX HAS 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 141,447 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Emissions not tested EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE HAS DETACHED/BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION FROM BACK BOX . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement S/ARM INNER BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin B/PAD HAS APPROX 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT AND REAR INNER BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin B/PADS APPROX HAS 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2 MM WEAR LEFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,539 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 135,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,579 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 122,573 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,964 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,471 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 6 Sep 2013 85,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,146 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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VU59 FSG is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU59 FSG, 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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What year was VU59 FSG registered?

VU59 FSG is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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