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AF09 VCD

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,418 mi
Last recorded161,418 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 161,418 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 147,624 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 147,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 144,674 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 144,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 138,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 130,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,732 miles

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

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

chip on screen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 101,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,114 miles

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

tyres getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,019 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,897 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape and cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside track rod ball joint slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,897 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape and cracking

nearside track rod ball joint slight play

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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AF09 VCD is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF09 VCD, 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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AF09 VCD is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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