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YC59 WBF

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,951 mi
Last recorded139,951 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 WBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 139,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill and undercovers

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires wearing both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 139,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill and undercovers

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires wearing both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush - worn/split/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - VERY almost too excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 112,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,789 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,813 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 1 Nov 2012 25,712 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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YC59 WBF is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC59 WBF, 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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YC59 WBF is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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