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DG59 NHE

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,629 mi
Last recorded105,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 NHE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 105,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front upper inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 105,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front upper inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,319 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 77,039 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,583 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,369 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Oct 2013 38,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,331 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 NHE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG59 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

Is DG59 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 NHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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