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YE59 GEK

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 GEK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 154,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 151,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 148,643 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,674 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus slight damage to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre just starting to perish plus slight damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre just starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre just starting to perish plus slight damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre just starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,268 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,321 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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YE59 GEK is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YE59 GEK, 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 YE59 GEK registered?

YE59 GEK is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is YE59 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 GEK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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