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GW03 LOW

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,021 mi
Last recorded74,021 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 LOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 74,021 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 74,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,423 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 92,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 73,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 73,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 88,381 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear floor and inner sills previously repaired and showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2024 64,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear floor and inner sills previously repaired and showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,844 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads low linings

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,442 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023
Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,034 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,332 miles

under body coverd with under seal

Fail 3 Oct 2022 46,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

under body coverd with under seal

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,780 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2021 44,982 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 44,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,802 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 25,802 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,298 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,085 miles

Coolant level on min.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,701 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread

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

Rear lamp on offside cracked but not affecting light output

Pass 31 Dec 2018 32,774 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 28,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 22,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,265 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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GW03 LOW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GW03 LOW, 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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GW03 LOW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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