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CU09 LUE

2009 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,281 mi
Last recorded87,281 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Cabriolet64,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,540 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,540 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,204 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top link arm inner mounting bush is starting to tear (Bulkhead side). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSR light lens is damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm inner mounting bush starting to tear (Bulkhead side). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,315 miles

NSF brake disc inner face corroded , pitted and unevenly worn. Advise changing discs with pads.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 85% worn and only just above 1.6mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 57,314 miles

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

NSF brake disc inner face corroded , pitted and unevenly worn. Advise changing discs with pads.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 85% worn and only just above 1.6mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate light mounting assembly is insecure.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,206 miles

OSR tyre is full of flat spots.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint gaitor split {Straight Arm} (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre is full of flat spots.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle presented as a 2 seater

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,857 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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CU09 LUE is a 2009 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 64,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU09 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU09 LUE registered?

CU09 LUE is a 2009 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is CU09 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 LUE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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