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DCZ 779

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 779
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,753 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,360 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,563 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 60,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,058 miles

Covers fitted under the car

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,137 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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DCZ 779 is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DCZ 779, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 779 registered?

DCZ 779 is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is DCZ 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 779 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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