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AFZ 4718

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 4718
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 82,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 81,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,298 miles

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,369 miles

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

under covers fitted front to rear of vehicle

wide spread light surface corrosion on suspension components esp.rear

Fail 5 Aug 2020 79,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

under covers fitted front to rear of vehicle

wide spread light surface corrosion on suspension components esp.rear

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,456 miles

NOTHING EMITTED ON EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,456 miles

NOTHING EMITTED ON EMISSIONS TEST

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,068 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,859 miles

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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AFZ 4718 is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AFZ 4718, 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 AFZ 4718 registered?

AFZ 4718 is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is AFZ 4718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 4718 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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