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DA58 DRO

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA58 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 137,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 137,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and cut on wall (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 129,880 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,942 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 122,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,745 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,538 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread and outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,991 miles

Offside Front Lower front suspension ball joint noisy/creaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,104 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,104 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,039 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,075 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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DA58 DRO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA58 DRO, 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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DA58 DRO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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