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AK09 BWA

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,069 mi
Last recorded141,069 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 141,069 miles

Flywheel needs replacing which causes shaking and noise

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 140,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Flywheel needs replacing which causes shaking and noise

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 128,700 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 95,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

no emission reading aquired due to either faulty ecu or engine too clean

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,337 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre almost to the cord

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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 15 Mar 2012 24,988 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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AK09 BWA is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AK09 BWA, 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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AK09 BWA is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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