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DA59 FDE

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,683 mi
Last recorded107,683 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,772 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,439 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,661 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,230 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,017 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 52,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,536 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,357 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but not showing cords

noise from accessories belt area

noise from o/s/f suspension

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 FDE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

DA59 FDE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is DA59 FDE safe to buy?

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