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AU09 XRZ

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,626 mi
Last recorded117,626 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms have perishing inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms have perishing inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slightly stiff (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,417 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. headlamp looks out of fitment compared to offside one (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms have perishing inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms have perishing inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slightly stiff (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,850 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,437 miles

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

Slight knock in steering system

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH tyres wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH tyres wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,990 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,786 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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AU09 XRZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc diesel 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 AU09 XRZ, 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 AU09 XRZ registered?

AU09 XRZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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