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AU09 YYG

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,439 mi
Last recorded176,439 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YYG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 176,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush and central (shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 176,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush and central (shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush and central (shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 166,472 miles

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2025 166,471 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2025 166,458 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 155,774 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2024 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,676 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear clusters tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear clusters tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,543 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 134,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,567 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 YYG is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

AU09 YYG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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