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A6 ETK

2009 Audi A5

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,699 mi
Last recorded152,699 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 152,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 142,313 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 142,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 130,297 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front under tray missing

Nearside Rear reverse light n/w

Fail 19 May 2023 130,297 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front under tray missing

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

Nearside Rear reverse light n/w

Pass 18 Jul 2022 122,524 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 122,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,650 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 113,628 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 89,104 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-50-R17-98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 71,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 May 2017 71,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,811 miles

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,848 miles

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

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

exhuast clamp in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,670 miles

Small chips on front windscreen.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Small chips on front windscreen.

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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A6 ETK is a 2009 Audi A5 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 A6 ETK, 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 A6 ETK registered?

A6 ETK is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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