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AU09 XSM

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,877 mi
Last recorded193,877 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 193,877 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 183,542 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion outer sill

Fail 23 Mar 2024 183,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight corrosion outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2023 181,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 176,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 174,962 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 174,951 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 174,074 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 164,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 158,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,129 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 XSM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol 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 AU09 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

AU09 XSM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AU09 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 XSM 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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