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AU09 XTB

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,601 mi
Last recorded139,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XTB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,601 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper 4 just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 just met the requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 139,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper 4 just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front washer jets slightly misaligned

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 just met the requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 127,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,065 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly due to wheel alignment fault

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,708 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,207 miles

245/40/ZR18/97WXL. 6mm. 245/45/ZR18/100WXL 6mm.

Emissions too clean to measure. lol.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 107,176 miles

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

245/40/ZR18/97WXL. 6mm. 245/45/ZR18/100WXL 6mm.

Emissions too clean to measure. lol.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,238 miles

Emissions too low to register.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Emissions too low to register.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,629 miles

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

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 XTB is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 AU09 XTB, 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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AU09 XTB is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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