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DG59 GHX

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,935 mi
Last recorded164,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 GHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 164,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 163,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 163,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 147,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 133,142 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 120,994 miles

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

Uneven wear on o/s front & rear tyres

Fail 9 May 2017 120,994 miles

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

Uneven wear on all tyres...

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,731 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 19 Mar 2015 88,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 77,471 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,494 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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DG59 GHX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG59 GHX, 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 DG59 GHX registered?

DG59 GHX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is DG59 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 GHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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