CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU59 YHZ

2009 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,986 mi
Last recorded182,986 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 182,986 miles

all four upper suspension arm bushes perished but not allowing excessive movement

Fail 5 Nov 2025 169,957 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit

all four upper suspension arm bushes perished but not allowing excessive movement

front brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,061 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,406 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads part worn

rear tyres part worn

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,131 miles

Body damage to the nearside front wing and both bumpers, no sharp edges exposed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 110,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damage to the nearside front wing and both bumpers, no sharp edges exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,168 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

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

Service reminder active

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play detected at the nearside front suspension

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,783 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,673 miles

Rear both tyres tread depths at 3mm

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread depth also at 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres tread depths at 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,939 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,541 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU59 YHZ is a 2009 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 YHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU59 YHZ?

You can check the full history of AU59 YHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU59 YHZ registered?

AU59 YHZ is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is AU59 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 YHZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU59 YHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU59 YHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.