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YG59 WFM

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,483 mi
Last recorded176,483 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 WFM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 176,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gear box has issue cars very jumpy

Fail 19 Jan 2024 176,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

gear box has issue cars very jumpy

Pass 23 Jan 2023 166,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 166,667 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 153,329 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 153,329 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,779 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 136,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,802 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 126,802 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,553 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,551 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,387 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 106,239 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 89,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,434 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 10 Dec 2012 56,177 miles

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 WFM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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