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C4 PYA

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PYA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 161,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 159,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 159,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 156,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 156,671 miles

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

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

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 25 Oct 2022 153,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 150,498 miles

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

UNDERSIDE LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,676 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 146,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 135,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,799 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 128,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 18 Aug 2016 118,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 118,015 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to o/s/f tyre showing cords (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,036 miles

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,036 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

mil light staying on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,807 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,807 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,974 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C4 PYA is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 C4 PYA, 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 C4 PYA registered?

C4 PYA is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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