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DS09 UBJ

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,846 mi
Last recorded179,846 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 UBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 179,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 174,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 167,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 167,342 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 159,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 159,297 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,159 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 152,159 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 144,437 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 134,344 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 112,321 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 112,321 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,351 miles

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

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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DS09 UBJ 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 DS09 UBJ, 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 DS09 UBJ registered?

DS09 UBJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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