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YG09 PPZ

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,885 mi
Last recorded162,885 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 PPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,885 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid section clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to front bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner side wall 225 35 R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advanced corrosion to inner wing within the prescribed area of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 160,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in both nearside and offside lower arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 160,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in both nearside and offside lower arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 155,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 146,456 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 146,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 142,956 miles

brake warning on

front pads worn low

Fail 28 Apr 2021 142,956 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake warning on

front pads worn low

Fail 9 Apr 2021 142,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 139,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,444 miles

FRONT PART OF UNDER SHIELD MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 134,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

FRONT PART OF UNDER SHIELD MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 128,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 121,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 110,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in outer side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2013 80,744 miles

exhaust emissions to lean

Fail 9 Mar 2013 80,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust emissions to lean

Fail 17 Feb 2012 67,970 miles

Bodywork damage to offside front wing ,bumper and headlamps.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,970 miles

Bodywork damage to offside front wing ,bumper and headlamps.

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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YG09 PPZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG09 PPZ, 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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YG09 PPZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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