MOT Status
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185,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 welded and dented strong advise (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 welded and dented strong advise (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s all (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s+o/s (2.7.3)
undertrays fitted
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s all (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low n/s+o/s (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s+o/s (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
undertrays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge
offside/nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y23 BDW is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 Y23 BDW, 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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Y23 BDW is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2009.
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