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DY59 UAS

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 UAS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,420 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 145,417 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 137,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,958 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 116,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,028 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 106,027 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 98,496 miles

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,585 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 23,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY59 UAS is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DY59 UAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 UAS registered?

DY59 UAS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is DY59 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 UAS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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