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ML09 EWJ

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,735 mi
Last recorded191,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 191,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower incorrect bot fitted but is secure,,!!

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 188,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

strong advisory... knock from steering...

Fail 25 Jul 2024 188,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

strong advisory... knock from steering...

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,660 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 182,660 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 175,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 175,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 169,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 169,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 159,348 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted also been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 159,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted also been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,138 miles

both front tyres worn low

wear lip to front discs

Fail 12 Apr 2019 138,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

both front tyres worn low

n/s number plate light innoperative

wear lip to front discs

Pass 14 Apr 2018 118,079 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 21 Apr 2017 113,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 110,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2015 106,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,484 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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ML09 EWJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML09 EWJ, 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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ML09 EWJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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