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YG59 BYB

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,693 mi
Last recorded65,693 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,693 miles

Centre lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,839 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,139 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,196 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 23,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YG59 BYB is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YG59 BYB, 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 YG59 BYB registered?

YG59 BYB is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YG59 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 BYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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