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YE59 ZGG

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,868 mi
Last recorded167,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZGG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 167,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 163,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 155,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 146,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 141,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,207 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust double clamp joint heavily corroded and split. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Twin separate arms. Front arm ball joint is worn, and has movement / play in the ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Twin separate arms. Rear arm ball joint has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,533 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,101 miles

emissions to clean to register emission test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGG is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

YE59 ZGG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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