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AO09 ZYU

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZYU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,579 miles

knocking nose from steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knocking noise from the steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,475 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 30 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 68,102 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 68,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,984 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 66,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,963 miles

small amount of play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a cut in the tread exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre cut /split to the limit in one places on inner sidewall (opens up when weight is applied)

small amount of play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,209 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALLS NEARING LIMITS

Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALLS NEARING LIMITS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,419 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,697 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 ZYU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

AO09 ZYU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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The MOT history for AO09 ZYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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