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YH09 VWL

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 115,117 miles

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

Rear tyres has cuts on the outer wall. both sides

Pass 27 May 2016 110,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,unable to fully inspect seat belt

offside front and nearside rear tyres has cuts to side wall

Fail 27 May 2016 110,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,unable to fully inspect seat belt

offside front and nearside rear tyres has cuts to side wall

Pass 30 May 2015 107,468 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 107,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 103,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advised child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f road wheel buckled

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,798 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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YH09 VWL is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black 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 YH09 VWL, 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 YH09 VWL registered?

YH09 VWL is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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