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DU59 ULB

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

192,285 mi
Last recorded192,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ULB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 192,285 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 181,119 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 171,261 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 162,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 147,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 219,466 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,253 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 81,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,580 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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DU59 ULB is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU59 ULB, 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 DU59 ULB registered?

DU59 ULB is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is DU59 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 ULB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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