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HAR 25Y

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAR 25Y
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 135,170 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 135,168 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 144,849 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BONDING UPPER ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

WINDOWS WONT OPEN

Fail 14 Jan 2026 144,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BONDING UPPER ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

WINDOWS WONT OPEN

Pass 10 Jun 2025 124,423 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Joining clamp rotted out, recommend replacement asap as exhaust is loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 136,201 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 136,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,605 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 117,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 117,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,311 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,138 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 111,136 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 96,756 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 108,015 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 108,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on inner edges tread stepped and undulated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,820 miles

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

Timing belt?

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,127 miles

*** Very Strong Advise - both front & n/s/rear tyres bald on inner /worn outer/ close to limit ****

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 58,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge void of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,469 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,093 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted

small stone chips over windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2016 85,093 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (1.3.2b)

engine cover & under trays fitted

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 73,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,644 miles

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

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

Offside 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 7 Mar 2014 18,350 miles

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

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

Offside 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 26 Sep 2013 43,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,558 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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HAR 25Y is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 HAR 25Y, 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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HAR 25Y is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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