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DE59 XHM

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,717 mi
Last recorded89,717 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XHM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,717 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 89,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet needs cleaning

Fail 20 Apr 2019 63,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside washer jet needs cleaning

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,330 miles

noise from o/s/f suspension/steering area(no play found)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,310 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noise from o/s/f suspension/steering area(no play found)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,395 miles

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,895 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,546 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,289 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 XHM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 XHM, 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 XHM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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