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AB56 BAM

2009 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

78,317 mi
Last recorded78,317 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 BAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 78,317 miles

rear body cover with underseal

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,707 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2025 109,627 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front both (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front both (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms and rear sub frame all corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 103,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,563 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,280 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,254 miles

Parking brake effort only just met limits

Pass 13 Feb 2021 56,877 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,877 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,837 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 9,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 6,166 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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AB56 BAM is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 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 AB56 BAM, 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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AB56 BAM is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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