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YC59 ERK

2009 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,335 mi
Last recorded81,335 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 ERK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,902 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,756 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 72,756 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,058 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,068 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,633 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,633 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,069 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,943 miles

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

Offside 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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YC59 ERK is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC59 ERK, 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

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What year was YC59 ERK registered?

YC59 ERK is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2009.

Is YC59 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 ERK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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