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YC09 VMX

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VMX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,615 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,737 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 55,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 53,511 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 53,511 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,052 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 46,052 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,770 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,452 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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YC09 VMX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC09 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC09 VMX?

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What year was YC09 VMX registered?

YC09 VMX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is YC09 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 VMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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