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Y3 BES

2009 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 BES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 115,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,396 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 110,379 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside front and rear level sensor linkages broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper arms(2 either side) inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 98,818 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,252 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping / distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2020 86,460 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,840 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,980 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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Y3 BES is a 2009 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y3 BES, 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 Y3 BES registered?

Y3 BES is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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