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YG59 WFJ

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,308 mi
Last recorded181,308 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 WFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 181,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 161,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill has rust hole

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 161,906 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill has rust hole

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 156,321 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield above silencer slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 20 Mar 2020 156,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield above silencer slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 148,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,490 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 116,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,966 miles

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

Smoke meter could not detect car due to limited revs.

n/s/f tyre has cuts in rubber

Fail 13 Feb 2014 55,966 miles

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

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

Smoke meter could not detect car due to limited revs.

n/s/f tyre has cuts in rubber

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WFJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

YG59 WFJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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