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VU59 LHM

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,613 mi
Last recorded180,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 180,613 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 180,612 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 166,104 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 166,005 miles

power steering slightly heavy

Fail 7 Mar 2024 166,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,268 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 163,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 161,487 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 158,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Fail 27 Oct 2020 158,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield poorly secured

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2019 156,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear ALLOY WHEEL HAS WELD REPAIR

Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,313 miles

Near side shocker Offside shocker

Pass 5 Aug 2017 124,126 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 124,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,498 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 73,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cracks on inner edge of offside rear tyre but no cords showing through cracks at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,890 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished on inside sidewall

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 LHM is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

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