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AO59 ZSD

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,687 mi
Last recorded104,687 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZSD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 104,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 104,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 100,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 100,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO emission off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 90,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,662 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear both sides

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,210 miles

Engine oil low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front washers blocked

Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front washers blocked

Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

engine oil low

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn low 245-40-18

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,164 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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AO59 ZSD is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO59 ZSD, 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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AO59 ZSD is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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