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EA09 ULC

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,827 mi
Last recorded179,827 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 ULC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 179,827 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2022 179,827 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2022 179,675 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor on suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *ON LEGAL LIMIT. HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 173,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 162,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 150,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 140,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 125,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 110,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 92,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,200 miles

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

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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EA09 ULC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA09 ULC, 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 EA09 ULC registered?

EA09 ULC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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