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AO09 OBS

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OBS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 123,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 109,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped and starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped and starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped and starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped and starting to perish

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,553 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 63,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,637 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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AO09 OBS is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AO09 OBS, 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 AO09 OBS registered?

AO09 OBS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is AO09 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 OBS 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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