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E6 TYS

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,287 mi
Last recorded157,287 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 TYS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 157,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 141,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms system indicating a fault

Pass 9 Apr 2024 129,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,205 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,514 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 108,748 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 108,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (marked) **Extreme Play** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 92,338 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,223 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 73,223 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,165 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,961 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,219 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,793 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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E6 TYS is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E6 TYS, 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 E6 TYS registered?

E6 TYS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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