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DG59 GKZ

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,356 mi
Last recorded139,356 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 GKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,356 miles

heatshield insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,519 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,579 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 95,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,337 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,764 miles

all tyres have low tread. on the edges at legal limits

front brake discs and rear brake discs lipped and corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,367 miles

both rear tyres on wear bands

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 GKZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG59 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

DG59 GKZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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