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DG09 WXM

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

279,155 mi
Last recorded279,155 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 WXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 279,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 265,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,373 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 152,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 18 Feb 2021 142,509 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 142,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 114,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,758 miles

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,308 miles

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,808 miles

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

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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DG09 WXM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG09 WXM, 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 DG09 WXM registered?

DG09 WXM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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