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DE59 GUH

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,019 mi
Last recorded147,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 GUH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 147,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 127,154 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,196 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,736 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 106,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to excess inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 91,915 miles

nsr tyre heavily perished on inner sidewall and wearing on edges(255/35 zr19)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,582 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 83,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,812 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2013 42,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2012 37,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,142 miles

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

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

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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DE59 GUH is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE59 GUH, 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 DE59 GUH registered?

DE59 GUH is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DE59 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 GUH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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