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YC09 VMP

2009 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,193 mi
Last recorded184,193 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VMP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 184,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 184,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 176,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 170,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 168,831 miles

Front top arm bushes wearing and corroded

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

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

screen damaged outside zone a within limit

Fail 9 May 2019 168,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front top arm bushes wearing and corroded

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

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

screen damaged outside zone a within limit

Pass 17 May 2018 167,072 miles

Nearside side body damaged

Oil leak ()

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

both front top arm rear bushes wear and corroded

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 May 2018 167,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside side body damaged

Oil leak ()

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

both front top arm rear bushes wear and corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 May 2017 165,195 miles

EG lamp on

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has bliw

Fail 15 May 2017 165,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EG lamp on

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has bliw

Pass 9 May 2016 163,706 miles

Front screen damaged outside zone A

both front upper suspension arm bushes are wearing

rear pads and discs are wearing

Fail 9 May 2016 163,705 miles

brake caliper leaking both front leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front screen damaged outside zone A

both front upper suspension arm bushes are wearing

rear pads and discs are wearing

Pass 18 May 2015 149,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 121,127 miles

both upper bushs splitting

o.s.f tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 16 May 2013 92,113 miles

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

eml light on

nearside front tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre cracked in inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in inner sidewall

Fail 16 May 2013 92,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml light on

nearside front tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre cracked in inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 67,639 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 VMP is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMP, 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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YC09 VMP is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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