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2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

178,423 mi
Last recorded178,423 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 178,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in lower steering column u/j

Fail 30 Sep 2025 178,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 168,091 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both sides tyres slightly uneven inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2023 160,242 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 153,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 146,539 miles

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

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))

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

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

power steering knotchy belt noisey and slight play in tensioner

Pass 10 Oct 2020 142,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

power steering stiff and knotchy at idle ( aux belt tensioner worn )

Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 128,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,552 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 93,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,401 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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X12 HLE 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 93.3%.

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 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 X12 HLE, 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 X12 HLE registered?

X12 HLE is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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