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YB09 JLU

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,096 mi
Last recorded219,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 219,096 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 219,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 211,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 203,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 196,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 189,932 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 189,895 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 182,305 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 182,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 175,917 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 168,110 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 168,110 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 160,632 miles

emission report not possible

Pass 6 May 2017 152,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,490 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,772 miles

Both front brake discs have wear to surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front to centre section clamp badly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,772 miles

Both front brake discs have wear to surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front to centre section clamp badly deteriorated

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,511 miles

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

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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YB09 JLU is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB09 JLU, 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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YB09 JLU is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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