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DAD 78Y

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,656 mi
Last recorded142,656 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 78Y
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 142,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 139,510 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 133,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,038 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to tyre side wall

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2022 133,038 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to side wall

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2021 127,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,823 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,239 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 84,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,235 miles

rear tyres tread splits

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,178 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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DAD 78Y 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 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 DAD 78Y, 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 DAD 78Y registered?

DAD 78Y is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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