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YD09 HHL

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,551 mi
Last recorded189,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 HHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 189,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 183,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 180,655 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering operation appears to feel tight

Fail 8 Jun 2022 180,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear] arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering operation appears to feel tight

Pass 11 Mar 2021 177,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 177,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 170,125 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 170,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust sleeve corroded and incomplete

full vehicle under-tray fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2018 143,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BBJ (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust sleeve corroded and incomplete

full vehicle under-tray fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 114,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 105,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,199 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 HHL is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YD09 HHL, 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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YD09 HHL is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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