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YD09 MJE

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,484 mi
Last recorded151,484 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 MJE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 151,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OS under cover missing

Pass 3 Jun 2025 146,631 miles

o/s/f heat shield loose

o/s/f to rear cover missing

Pass 21 Jun 2024 142,089 miles

HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Offside UNDERTRAY MISSING

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 142,059 miles

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

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

HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Offside UNDERTRAY MISSING

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 136,954 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 136,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 131,175 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 131,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 124,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 118,823 miles

Offside Headlamp washer not squirting water

Pass 4 Jul 2019 113,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2018 107,169 miles

both steering rack gaiters split

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,435 miles

Mid-section exhaust clamp bracket broken (1 of 2 ) still secure

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,968 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 MJE is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YD09 MJE, 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 YD09 MJE registered?

YD09 MJE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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