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YG59 KHW

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 KHW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 111,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak radiator has coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,340 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged sidewall

o/s front hub slight bind

Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,340 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends no locking nuts fitted (2.1.3 (d))

n/s rear tyre damaged sidewall

o/s front hub slight bind

Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,157 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,652 miles

Oil leak engine ()

power steering slightly notchy

Fail 12 Aug 2016 80,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

power steering slightly notchy

Pass 18 May 2015 63,850 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2015 63,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,670 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 12 Feb 2014 56,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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YG59 KHW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KHW, 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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YG59 KHW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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