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A5 YJY

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YJY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (front and rear)bushes cracking (2x arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure slightly loose (fixings broken) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (front and rear)bushes cracking (2x arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes cracking (2xarms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes cracking (2x arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 130,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes cracking (2xarms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes cracking (2x arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,117 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from bottom of engine/under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front tyre has deep cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside front upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,106 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from bottom of engine/under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front tyre has deep cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside front upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,618 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,618 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,753 miles

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

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))

both front upper suspension arms bushes cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,740 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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A5 YJY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 85,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 YJY registered?

A5 YJY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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