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DU59 ULE

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,667 mi
Last recorded125,667 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,667 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 125,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,865 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,709 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,709 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,526 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,945 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,212 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

coolant low

covers and shields fitted

screen marked

service light on

unable to check oil level

unable to detect emission

Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,774 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,323 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,806 miles

front brake pads are getting low

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 ULE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULE, 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 DU59 ULE registered?

DU59 ULE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is DU59 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 ULE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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