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YE09 XEV

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,370 mi
Last recorded97,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 XEV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,043 miles

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 92,042 miles

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

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

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 90,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both + Starting To Go Smooth On Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tank Heat Shield Loose

Pass 1 May 2024 86,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 84,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,426 miles

N/S/R tyre is punctured.

Nearside wiper blade is split at the edge.

Offside wiper blade smears.

Oil leak.

Pass 1 May 2020 73,660 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 71,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 57,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 50,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,656 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to wear low along the very inner tread

offside front tyre just starting to wear low along the very inner tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,049 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 XEV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YE09 XEV, 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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YE09 XEV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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