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DU59 YMZ

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,059 mi
Last recorded188,059 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 188,059 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded by jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shocker bushes perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension hub rubber bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and both rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 188,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded by jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shocker bushes perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension hub rubber bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and both rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 181,399 miles

Corrosion both front outer sills

Play in steering rack offside

Fail 2 Sep 2020 181,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion both front outer sills

Play in steering rack offside

Pass 4 Sep 2019 171,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 171,535 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 158,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

n/s rear leveling device rod broken.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 158,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

n/s rear leveling device rod broken.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 145,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 145,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 131,897 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 114,481 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 114,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,590 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,045 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,409 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 YMZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU59 YMZ, 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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DU59 YMZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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