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KY59 UBU

2009 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,941 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 106,833 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play lower steering column universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play lower steering column universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 102,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 102,643 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,643 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 93,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 89,884 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 89,882 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 80,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,513 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,557 miles

osf tyre has slight damage on inner tyre wall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,565 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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KY59 UBU is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY59 UBU registered?

KY59 UBU is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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