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AM05 TCM

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,316 mi
Last recorded154,316 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 TCM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 154,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 139,141 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 139,141 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 124,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 111,689 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,147 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 84,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,552 miles

OSR mud flap/inner wing splash gaurd loose.

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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AM05 TCM is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red 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 AM05 TCM, 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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What year was AM05 TCM registered?

AM05 TCM is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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