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SW03 DUG

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

139,842 mi
Last recorded139,842 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 DUG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 139,842 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,437 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 127,056 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Dec 2024 127,051 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,164 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,374 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,357 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,567 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 90,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 19y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,484 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside mirror housing insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 85,630 miles

damage to o/s mirror repeater

very slight weep from o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Oct 2016 46,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,595 miles

o/s side repeater lense missing

service indicator on

Fail 4 May 2016 82,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure casing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

o/s side repeater lense missing

service indicator on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,359 miles

front tyres low on tread front pads 90% worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,120 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,216 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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SW03 DUG is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW03 DUG, 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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What year was SW03 DUG registered?

SW03 DUG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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