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DW59 ODW

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,150 mi
Last recorded145,150 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW59 ODW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,150 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 145,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 139,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 129,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,093 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 122,093 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 112,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,074 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,656 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,541 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 30,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 26,249 miles

Nearside 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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DW59 ODW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DW59 ODW, 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 DW59 ODW registered?

DW59 ODW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is DW59 ODW safe to buy?

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