MOT Status
ValidMileage
190,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin the inner pads are lower than outside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended passengers (7.1.2 (d))
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emmissions to clean for test equipment
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YH59 XES safe to buy?
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