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VU59 LBV

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

250,716 mi
Last recorded250,716 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 250,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 245,947 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 245,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 239,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 230,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 215,740 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear tyres 2mm

Pass 26 Aug 2020 198,563 miles

both front tyres at 2.00 mm tread depth

Pass 23 Aug 2019 181,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 163,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,779 miles

auxillary bearing noise present

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2016 130,210 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded / broken

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

Offside washer jet inop

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

Rear brake disc's worn / corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,061 miles

front brake pads look low

steering judder at very low speed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,664 miles

Front and rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front and rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,291 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 LBV is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU59 LBV, 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 VU59 LBV registered?

VU59 LBV is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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