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Y11 LYP

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

185,328 mi
Last recorded185,328 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 LYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 185,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 182,958 miles

Nearside Sill has been welded and under sealed

Offside Sill had been welded and undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2024 182,942 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator stays on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator stays on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp light flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 180,277 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 177,390 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 175,736 miles

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 5 Nov 2020 165,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 147,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 136,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 124,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 108,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 90,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,145 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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Y11 LYP is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc 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 Y11 LYP, 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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Y11 LYP is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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