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DX59 LBK

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 LBK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,025 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,755 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 106,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,066 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 88,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,843 miles

exhaust connecting sleeve corroded/loose

Fail 19 Nov 2019 81,843 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

exhaust connecting sleeve corroded/loose

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,855 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,637 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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DX59 LBK is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DX59 LBK, 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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DX59 LBK is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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