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YC59 GKU

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,880 mi
Last recorded154,880 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 GKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 154,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 144,125 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 139,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,877 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LEDs inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LEDs inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 112,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LEDs inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LEDs inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jun 2020 105,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,238 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 92,238 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,852 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 11 Aug 2015 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,242 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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YC59 GKU is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKU, 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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YC59 GKU is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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