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YC09 VDZ

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,888 mi
Last recorded144,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 144,888 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 144,888 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,620 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 130,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 121,658 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 117,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 113,490 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 88,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 74,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 59,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,914 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 VDZ is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC09 VDZ?

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What year was YC09 VDZ registered?

YC09 VDZ is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is YC09 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 VDZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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