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DA59 EGU

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,768 mi
Last recorded135,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components from view

Fail 1 Jul 2026 135,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill with in 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side componets from view

Pass 10 Jul 2025 133,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components from view

Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,191 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,030 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,058 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 100,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,247 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,943 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,404 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 EGU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel 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 DA59 EGU, 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 DA59 EGU registered?

DA59 EGU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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