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C21 PLR

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,386 mi
Last recorded53,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PLR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 53,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 50,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 46,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 43,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 29,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,937 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 27,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 13,791 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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C21 PLR is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C21 PLR, 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 C21 PLR registered?

C21 PLR is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is C21 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 PLR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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