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AE59 LXY

2009 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 170,084 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,429 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 152,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 130,551 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement in n/s/f inner steering arm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner & outer edges & perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight movement in n/s/f inner steering arm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner & outer edges & perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 121,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 96,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,771 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Aug 2015 97,218 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged [but cords not exposed]

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,241 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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AE59 LXY is a 2009 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE59 LXY, 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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AE59 LXY is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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