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Y18 SHW

2009 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,639 mi
Last recorded135,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 SHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,639 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 134,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 133,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 132,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 131,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 130,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,759 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 SHW is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y18 SHW, 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 Y18 SHW registered?

Y18 SHW is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is Y18 SHW safe to buy?

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