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DE59 XGP

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XGP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,009 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 119,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyres (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 103,555 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,531 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,212 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 89,100 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,106 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,012 miles

Offside front floor undertray missing.

Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,953 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XGP is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE59 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

DE59 XGP is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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