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CE59 WFA

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,489 mi
Last recorded145,489 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 WFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 145,489 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded/loose

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 18 Nov 2025 145,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded/loose

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 19 Nov 2024 142,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose/ clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 142,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose/ clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre /slight tear in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,089 miles

CONDESATION IN OS HEADLAMP

EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED/LOOSE

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 139,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CONDESATION IN OS HEADLAMP

EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED/LOOSE

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,270 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 128,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,103 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 126,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,074 miles

front suspension arms upper both sides cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,301 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,261 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,224 miles

EML on

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,798 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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CE59 WFA is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE59 WFA, 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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CE59 WFA is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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