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YE59 YSM

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,055 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 85,055 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake noisy

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 81,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 81,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 71,725 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 70,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,532 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,019 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 YSM is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

YE59 YSM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YE59 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 YSM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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