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AV59 YJE

2009 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,823 mi
Last recorded109,823 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YJE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,823 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 109,811 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2025 109,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 105,987 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 22 Jun 2024 105,984 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,519 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 96,018 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,802 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to lip on disc. (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,506 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN DOWN TOO 3MM

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,674 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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AV59 YJE is a 2009 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 YJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV59 YJE registered?

AV59 YJE is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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