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DA09 EMX

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,281 mi
Last recorded176,281 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 EMX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 176,281 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MIRROR (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front WING PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 22 Apr 2022 176,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective FUEL FLAP CAN NOT BE OPENED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MIRROR (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front WING PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 12 Apr 2021 152,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear * attention required soon* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,115 miles

rear tyres stepping on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2018 109,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 109,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,641 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,864 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,864 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 48,546 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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DA09 EMX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA09 EMX, 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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DA09 EMX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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