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AO09 UBU

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,437 mi
Last recorded208,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 208,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 204,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 195,298 miles

emission not detected

Pass 22 Aug 2019 186,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 186,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 186,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 167,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 166,985 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 143,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 120,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35ZR19 96Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,645 miles

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly

o/s rear tyre has slight cuts in treads

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,171 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 56,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,413 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 UBU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO09 UBU, 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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AO09 UBU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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