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AO09 BOU

2009 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 134,524 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front and rear discs lipped, rusty and grooved surface

Fail 26 Sep 2025 134,523 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front and rear discs lipped, rusty and grooved surface

Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,251 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 128,247 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,483 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,479 miles

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

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

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,012 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 113,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,324 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,233 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,122 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,955 miles

ALL tyres near wear bars

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

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,098 miles

nearside rear reversing lamp inop

Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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AO09 BOU is a 2009 Audi A4 in Black 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 AO09 BOU, 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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AO09 BOU is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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