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WL59 DME

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,773 mi
Last recorded128,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 DME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,773 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,044 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 24 Nov 2023 109,631 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 109,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed worn through to canvas on rear suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 98,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,968 miles

Central Front upper/lower covers fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp pattern

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,204 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 65,204 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,602 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,269 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,722 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,745 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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WL59 DME is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WL59 DME, 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 WL59 DME registered?

WL59 DME is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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