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DG59 NKN

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,657 mi
Last recorded166,657 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 NKN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 166,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 166,650 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 161,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 161,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 159,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 156,915 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 150,075 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 133,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

stone chips at bottom of windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,623 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,151 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,151 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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 NKN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black 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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

DG59 NKN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is DG59 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 NKN 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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