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DG59 NHP

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,987 mi
Last recorded134,987 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 NHP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 134,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays obscuring a majority of vehicle underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2022 101,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,804 miles

No emission print out due to low emissions

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,224 miles

Offside Outer washer jet blocked

Fail 8 Apr 2019 91,224 miles

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

Offside Outer washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,609 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 80,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 60,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,988 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 NHP is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

DG59 NHP is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is DG59 NHP safe to buy?

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