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YE09 EFM

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,367 mi
Last recorded163,367 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 163,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 156,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 146,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 146,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 138,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rattle from engine

Fail 2 May 2020 138,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rattle from engine

Pass 8 May 2019 129,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 129,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 120,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 120,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,282 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,953 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,736 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,991 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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YE09 EFM is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE09 EFM, 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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YE09 EFM is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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