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DG59 GLV

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,918 mi
Last recorded215,918 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 GLV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 215,918 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 215,918 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (bent one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 210,656 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus n/s/f lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 210,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus n/s/f lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 197,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 188,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 25 Oct 2021 179,927 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 168,713 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 158,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,161 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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,444 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,813 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,653 miles

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

nearside front tyre shoulder wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,076 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 GLV 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 DG59 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

DG59 GLV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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