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YC09 OWJ

2009 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,726 mi
Last recorded101,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 OWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 101,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,211 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,748 miles

All wheel drive fault warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate rattles but secure

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,483 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak/ misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana shape arm bush lightly cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana shape arm bush lightly cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 78,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak/ misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana shape arm bush lightly cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana shape arm bush lightly cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear suspension level sensor broken

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,366 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 28,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,097 miles

one led out on n/s/r inner side lamp/stop lamp

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,286 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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YC09 OWJ is a 2009 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol 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 YC09 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

YC09 OWJ is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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