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Y888 JSP

2009 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 JSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 117,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2026 117,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose insecure

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 106,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt does not fasten (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear seat base insecure however not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Nov 2023 94,883 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,235 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,211 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,390 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Front & Rear tyres are more than half worn / getting close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,220 miles

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & Rear brake pads are getting low

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,176 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 77,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,222 miles

Eni=gine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,036 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,935 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 5% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior test

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 32,438 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,275 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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Y888 JSP is a 2009 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y888 JSP, 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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Y888 JSP is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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