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YD09 ESU

2009 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 ESU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 29,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 28,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,847 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 28,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,875 miles

Offside Rear slight cracks on tyre wall

Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 13,305 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,037 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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YD09 ESU is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD09 ESU, 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 YD09 ESU registered?

YD09 ESU is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is YD09 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 ESU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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