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DN09 ELU

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 ELU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,845 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 78,841 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 73,191 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 May 2017 57,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,834 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,980 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 20,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,798 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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DN09 ELU 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 93.3%.

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 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 DN09 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN09 ELU registered?

DN09 ELU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is DN09 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 ELU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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