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D23 HGV

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,121 mi
Last recorded163,121 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 HGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 163,121 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2026 163,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2025 158,290 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 154,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 145,169 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 133,149 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2022 133,148 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 131,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,788 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 85,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 70,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 55,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35zr19 96y extra load sports contact continental (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,259 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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D23 HGV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D23 HGV, 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 D23 HGV registered?

D23 HGV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is D23 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 HGV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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