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DB59 AUD

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,861 mi
Last recorded158,861 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB59 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 158,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 147,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 147,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 128,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2018 119,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,654 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,009 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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DB59 AUD is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DB59 AUD, 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 DB59 AUD registered?

DB59 AUD is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is DB59 AUD safe to buy?

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