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D14 VCB

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,264 mi
Last recorded180,264 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 VCB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 180,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 180,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 164,148 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 164,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2023 154,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 154,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,139 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 108,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,174 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 46,291 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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D14 VCB is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D14 VCB, 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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D14 VCB is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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