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TAZ 3995

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

155,702 mi
Last recorded155,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 3995
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 155,702 miles

Offside Front fog light

Fail 13 Jul 2026 155,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear calipper or cable ?

Offside Front fog light

Pass 13 Mar 2026 162,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 151,484 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 151,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 144,425 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 141,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 139,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,792 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 135,761 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 133,199 miles

Child Seat fitted to off side rear. Unable to inspect belt

Front Fog Lamp Inop

Fail 7 Jul 2022 133,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and Main Beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and Main Beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted to off side rear. Unable to inspect belt

Front Fog Lamp Inop

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 127,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 124,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,379 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,379 miles

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 105,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,532 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,683 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 108,677 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,083 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2014 74,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,495 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

to clean to diesel test

Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,313 miles

to clean to diesel test

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,720 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,710 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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TAZ 3995 is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 TAZ 3995, 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 TAZ 3995 registered?

TAZ 3995 is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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