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D12 SYO

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

278,841 mi
Last recorded278,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 SYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 278,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 278,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 267,487 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 4 Jan 2024 255,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 248,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 237,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 225,557 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2020 212,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 199,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 188,818 miles

E.M.L Light on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 188,818 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

E.M.L Light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 169,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 153,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,677 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 121,677 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,967 miles

no reading from smoke meter

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,261 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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D12 SYO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 D12 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

D12 SYO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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