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DE09 VRV

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,353 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,777 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 71,344 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and nearing limit wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall deteriated perishing and outer wall torn (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil light intermittantly flashes

osf tyre outer wall has deepish tear not to cords strongish advise

osr tyre outer tread perishing and deteriated

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,036 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread but not deep enough to reach the cords, 255/35/19

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,697 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,362 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 35,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,576 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall-no cords exposed.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,170 miles

n/s/f tyre on marker bars

n/s/r tyre reaching marker bars on inner edge

o/s/r tyre reaching marker bars

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,103 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

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 VRV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DE09 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

DE09 VRV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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