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DS09 UBL

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,612 mi
Last recorded119,612 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 UBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2024 119,612 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,547 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,692 miles

Both rear wheels slightly buckled.

Offside Front Headlamp washer jet does not clean the headlamp effectively.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,145 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint non factory bolt fitted

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 15 Oct 2021 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 94,870 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,678 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Fail 4 Apr 2019 85,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,264 miles

All tyres are on legal limit, replacements needed ASAP

Emissions too clean to register

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 65,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,140 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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DS09 UBL is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBL, 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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DS09 UBL is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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