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Y18 DNE

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,714 mi
Last recorded203,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 DNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 203,714 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 203,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

STEERING SEEMS HEAVER THAN NORMAL

Pass 11 Sep 2024 197,340 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 197,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 181,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 172,870 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 172,869 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken at n/s/r suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.77mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 158,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 148,325 miles

uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.98 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.92 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.62 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.13 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,602 miles

exhaust centre section clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking/splitting n/s o/s front suspension top arm inner bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,172 miles

slight cracking n/s o/s top front suspension arms inner bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,172 miles

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

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

slight cracking n/s o/s top front suspension arms inner bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,668 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to vehicle under tray

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front top suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,693 miles

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

slight splitting n/s o/s front upper inner suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,294 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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Y18 DNE 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 70%.

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 Y18 DNE, 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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Y18 DNE is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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