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C1 ADW

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 ADW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge due to under inflation

Offside Front play in inner steering rack arm

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

advise both front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 73,180 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge due to under inflation

Offside Front play in inner steering rack arm

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

advise both front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,081 miles

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

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

both rear wheel rim protectors damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,196 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 66,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,719 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,303 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,845 miles

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

oil level warning light on but oil level ok

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,702 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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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C1 ADW is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C1 ADW, 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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C1 ADW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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