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DG59 XZV

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,045 mi
Last recorded147,045 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 147,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 123,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 117,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inside side wall cracked to cords 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inside side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre sleeve clamp corroded broken

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 106,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 105,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,524 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,703 miles

front b/discs worn and lipped! front w/screen chipped.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,167 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 XZV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

DG59 XZV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DG59 XZV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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