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A4 YBF

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,665 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 102,594 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 102,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 95,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 85,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 85,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 80,271 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 80,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate limit is 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 73,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 64,133 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 64,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 57,082 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 48,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,546 miles

front brake discs are corroding

offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,602 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 26,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,370 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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A4 YBF is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A4 YBF, 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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What year was A4 YBF registered?

A4 YBF is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is A4 YBF safe to buy?

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