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C3 GBH

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GBH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,797 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,920 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,548 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,254 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,373 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 53,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,391 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,935 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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C3 GBH is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C3 GBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 GBH registered?

C3 GBH is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is C3 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GBH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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