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AJ09 SDO

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

238,717 mi
Last recorded238,717 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 SDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 238,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 227,340 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 227,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 211,836 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 200,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO MIN LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH ARM BUSHES CRACKRED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH ARM BUSHES CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 200,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail LOOSE/FOULING ON ROAD WHEEL (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO MIN LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH ARM BUSHES CRACKRED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH ARM BUSHES CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 188,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 188,384 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 180,862 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 170,998 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken up

Offside Rear bump stop broken up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 170,998 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp corroded badly (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken up

Offside Rear bump stop broken up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 156,612 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 136,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 111,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 89,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 68,578 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ09 SDO is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 SDO, 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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AJ09 SDO is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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