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YE09 EFG

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

248,692 mi
Last recorded248,692 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 EFG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 248,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 248,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 246,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 242,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 228,477 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 223,225 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 223,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 218,083 miles

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

rear shockers have a light misting of oil

Fail 7 Jan 2019 218,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear shockers have a light misting of oil

Pass 22 Dec 2017 207,440 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 207,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 190,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 168,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 149,127 miles

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2013 123,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,874 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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YE09 EFG is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey 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 YE09 EFG, 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 YE09 EFG registered?

YE09 EFG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is YE09 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 EFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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