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DA09 LAM

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,410 mi
Last recorded129,410 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 LAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 129,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 123,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,716 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,489 miles

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,440 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box clamp broken

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,390 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are stepped on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,628 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 LAM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA09 LAM, 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 DA09 LAM registered?

DA09 LAM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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The MOT history for DA09 LAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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