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DE59 XGV

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,853 mi
Last recorded127,853 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 127,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 116,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,992 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,307 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 67,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 64,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,522 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outsidewall cord not exposed

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,151 miles

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

n/s/r tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,073 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,634 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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DE59 XGV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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