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YE09 ZCL

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,373 mi
Last recorded143,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ZCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 143,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 142,704 miles

front heat shield insecure

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 10 May 2023 142,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in buckle and wont pull out (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front heat shield insecure

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,258 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 136,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,247 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 130,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,009 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear inside edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all top suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy sounds like exhaust blowing

nsr suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy sounds like exhaust blowing

nsr suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,802 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 44,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,474 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 ZCL 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 66.7%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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