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DG09 YWC

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,092 mi
Last recorded123,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YWC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 123,092 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 123,092 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 103,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 103,095 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs replacing soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,246 miles

N/S/F Tyre getting low and has cuts in the side wall

O/S/R tyre getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,246 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/S/F Tyre getting low and has cuts in the side wall

O/S/R tyre getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

front brake pads low!!

front discs liped

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 69,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,299 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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DG09 YWC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG09 YWC, 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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DG09 YWC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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