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DX59 MKM

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 MKM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 164,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 157,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 157,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 148,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,092 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broke but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle did not produce enough smoke to perform emissions test

Fail 20 Sep 2021 138,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broke but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle did not produce enough smoke to perform emissions test

Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R BRAKE PAD JUST ON LIMIT....GETTING VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 119,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R BRAKE PAD JUST ON LIMIT....GETTING VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT OUTER RETAINING CLIP MISSING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,182 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MKM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MKM, 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 DX59 MKM registered?

DX59 MKM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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