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YE59 YHT

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YHT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 91,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 91,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EXTREMELY POOR STATE UNFIT TO BE DRIVEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed EXTREMELY POOR STATE UNFIT TO BE DRIVEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Fouling in wheel arch liner (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,108 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Os headlamp dim

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,454 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Os headlamp dim

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,281 miles

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 53,049 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,479 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,476 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,229 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 YHT is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YHT, 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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YE59 YHT is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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