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AB08 HAM

2009 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,194 mi
Last recorded136,194 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,296 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,677 miles

Middle exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber bump stops are both split

Fail 21 Mar 2024 128,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Middle exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber bump stops are both split

Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,328 miles

Exhaust center sleeve clamps corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2023 121,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust center sleeve clamps corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,135 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,545 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,895 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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AB08 HAM is a 2009 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB08 HAM, 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 AB08 HAM registered?

AB08 HAM is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is AB08 HAM safe to buy?

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