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D12 GFE

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,432 mi
Last recorded134,432 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 GFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 134,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 127,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

wear rear brake disc faces

Fail 15 Feb 2023 105,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ill fitted bulb (4.1.4 (a))

wear rear brake disc faces

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 83,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,187 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Cracking and perishing to N/S/R tyre.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,187 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Cracking and perishing to N/S/R tyre.

Front washer jets part blocked and wipers smearing.

Heavy corrosion to exhaust clamp.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,111 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,506 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,310 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

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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D12 GFE is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D12 GFE, 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 D12 GFE registered?

D12 GFE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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