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YH59 XES

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,323 mi
Last recorded190,323 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XES
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 190,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 180,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 168,358 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2022 158,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2021 153,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 153,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 149,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin the inner pads are lower than outside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 149,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin the inner pads are lower than outside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,483 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,401 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 119,987 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended passengers (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,492 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 85,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,777 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,183 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 53,122 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions to clean for test equipment

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,745 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 XES is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH59 XES, 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 XES registered?

YH59 XES is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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