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YC09 DKX

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 DKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 123,124 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 120,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,010 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 117,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE PADS AND DISC OBVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN OVERHEATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,796 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,791 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 97,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,587 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,882 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW CENTER

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,509 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut no ply or cord visible

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,152 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

washer level low

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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YC09 DKX is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black 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 YC09 DKX, 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 YC09 DKX registered?

YC09 DKX is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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