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LX09 WZU

2009 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Cabriolet64,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 WZU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,865 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 90,865 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 87,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 23540r1895y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 76,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective advised replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit seems to have water ingress . not effecting operation of lights at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2021 66,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp unit seems to have water ingress . not effecting operation of lights at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2020 63,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 63,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front upper suspension arm bush's perished but no excessive movement

Offside Front upper suspension arm bush's perished but no excessive movement

Fail 17 Mar 2018 52,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front upper suspension arm bush's perished but no excessive movement

Offside Front upper suspension arm bush's perished but no excessive movement

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,206 miles

Nearside front tyre has slices/cuts to tread and sidewall. Does not appear to have reached cords or damaged integrity of tyre.

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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LX09 WZU is a 2009 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX09 WZU, 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.

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What year was LX09 WZU registered?

LX09 WZU is a 2009 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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