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DN59 FSO

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,816 mi
Last recorded206,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 FSO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 206,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 199,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 192,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 184,393 miles

Nearside door does not open from outside when first unlocking the car. during test and unlocked it works as intended.

Offside door does not open from outside when first unlocking the car. during test and unlocked it works as intended.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 166,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 238,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,799 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,096 miles

brakes not tested as offside front brake caliper is leaking

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 109,077 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brakes not tested as offside front brake caliper is leaking

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,091 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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DN59 FSO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DN59 FSO, 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 DN59 FSO registered?

DN59 FSO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is DN59 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 FSO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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