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VX09 XAL

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

267,484 mi
Last recorded267,484 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 267,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 257,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive floor cover fitted/upper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 242,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f /undercovers fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 217,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 187,908 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 27 Apr 2018 187,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Incorrect bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 6 Apr 2017 182,038 miles

Aux belt worn

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 174,611 miles

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

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

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

Zero emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 26 Apr 2015 164,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 152,575 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2014 152,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 140,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 140,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 126,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 126,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX09 XAL is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VX09 XAL, 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 VX09 XAL registered?

VX09 XAL is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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