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DA59 DEE

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DEE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,999 miles

nearside and offside both top upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside front and rear outer sill edges damaged/dented by jacking points

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside outer sill very corroded at center and rear of sill

rear sub frame corroded and around suspension mounting points

Pass 4 Mar 2024 120,652 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 120,650 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2023 110,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,044 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,120 miles

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

n/s f tyre has nail in

n/s rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,454 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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DA59 DEE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc 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 DA59 DEE, 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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DA59 DEE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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