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YD09 LJZ

2009 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,751 mi
Last recorded119,751 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,868 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,051 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,999 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm outer edge devoid of tread is of a different tread depth to central bands (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm outer edge devoid of tread is of a different tread depth to central bands (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 62,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 61,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 52,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,474 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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YD09 LJZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YD09 LJZ, 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

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What year was YD09 LJZ registered?

YD09 LJZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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