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N11 OBX

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 OBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,028 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 135,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 107,349 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 107,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,216 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 131,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,718 miles

engine covers + under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2023 122,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,220 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 117,220 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2022 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,849 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 102,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,413 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,413 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,254 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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N11 OBX is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N11 OBX, 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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N11 OBX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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