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AO59 UAU

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 UAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 60,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 54,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 48,718 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 48,716 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Emmissions Too Clean to Detect

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 47,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2022 45,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,535 miles

Vehicle headlamp internal adjuster reset to check headlamp aim

Fail 19 Nov 2015 18,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle headlamp internal adjuster reset to check headlamp aim

Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 9,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO59 UAU 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 88.2%.

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 AO59 UAU, 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 AO59 UAU registered?

AO59 UAU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is AO59 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 UAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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