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W88 EDW

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,008 mi
Last recorded137,008 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 EDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 137,008 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm(s) Inner Bushes - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm(s) Rear/Inner Bushes Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Arms, Rear/Inner Bushes Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 136,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of Tread, Marked in Yellow - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cut/Split in Boot, Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Edge, Marked in Yellow - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm(s) Inner Bushes - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm(s) Rear/Inner Bushes Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Arms, Rear/Inner Bushes Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge, Close to Legal Limit @ 3mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,747 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 116,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,928 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,928 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,444 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield cracked.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

wiper blades smear but do not seriously impair drivers view

Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

wiper blades smear but do not seriously impair drivers view

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,209 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,387 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too clean for printout

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,326 miles

emissions too clean for printout

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,239 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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W88 EDW is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W88 EDW, 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 W88 EDW registered?

W88 EDW is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is W88 EDW safe to buy?

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