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YH59 PHV

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 PHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,100 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,044 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 96,044 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,449 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,103 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,465 miles

advise both front fog lights not work

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,535 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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YH59 PHV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH59 PHV, 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 YH59 PHV registered?

YH59 PHV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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