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DE09 GXT

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,579 mi
Last recorded175,579 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 GXT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 175,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Radiator support damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 174,046 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 174,043 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 167,660 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 167,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 164,489 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 164,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,798 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 156,798 miles

Front Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 150,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 150,242 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 144,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 144,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 30 Mar 2016 138,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,141 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,177 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DE09 GXT is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DE09 GXT, 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 DE09 GXT registered?

DE09 GXT is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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