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FV09 GZH

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,243 mi
Last recorded181,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GZH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 181,243 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 181,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 175,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

washer jet need cleaning

Pass 19 Dec 2023 170,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 169,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken colour code green/grey/pink/pink (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 163,763 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,316 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 159,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

TC lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 139,154 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,702 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 123,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,772 miles

brake pads low

child seats fitted

n/s/r tyre condition

service light on

wipers condition

Pass 22 May 2015 100,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 92,233 miles

eml light on

engine running badly

f tyres wearing on inner edges

wheel alignment

Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,091 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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FV09 GZH is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV09 GZH, 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 FV09 GZH registered?

FV09 GZH is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is FV09 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 GZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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