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CU09 LYA

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 165,180 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 161,628 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 161,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40ZR18 97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40ZR18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40ZR18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 154,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 147,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 140,773 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 140,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 134,414 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,575 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 131,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 108,627 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 104,210 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 99,740 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 95,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 87,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 73,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 59,637 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 59,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU09 LYA is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU09 LYA, 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 CU09 LYA registered?

CU09 LYA is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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