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2009 AUDI A4
General Information
- Registration SW59EAJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 184,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage Faulty (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Front Strut Towers plus, Nearside and Offside Rear Chassis Leg Sections and Around Suspension Mounting Points. Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 178,213 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,293 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024 10 Jun 202628 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Heat shield damaged & insecure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside 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 Both arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm attached to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose leaking at clamp
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (ARM THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS ATTACHED TO) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH THE SHOCK ABSORBER BOLTS THROUGH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,124 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Coolant leak around bottom hose area
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,711 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,223 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,530 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,425 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,425 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,507 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 10 Jun 202625 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,314 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 10 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,059 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,548 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW59EAJ was registered on 2009-12-08
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