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DG59 MWJ

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,267 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,907 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 89,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery faulty

dpf lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,969 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 40,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emisions to clean to be read by machine

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 MWJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

DG59 MWJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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