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YC59 VYV

2009 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,513 mi
Last recorded170,513 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 170,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 166,173 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 166,173 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 151,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 143,642 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 143,642 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 131,137 miles

Brake pad warning light showing on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,454 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 92,372 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

CRACK IN SCREEN

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,783 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,120 miles

small screen chips zones (A+B) of screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 52,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small screen chips zones (A+B) of screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,519 miles

damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 VYV is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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