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YK59 GJO

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,800 mi
Last recorded152,800 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 152,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,409 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 144,355 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cuts

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 20 Apr 2019 136,898 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cuts

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 133,168 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 126,732 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,657 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 96,035 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 96,035 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in Nearside rear tyre and tyres has light cracking round the tread.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,810 miles

bothg rear tyre valves very perished

Fail 7 Sep 2013 71,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bothg rear tyre valves very perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,472 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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YK59 GJO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK59 GJO, 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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YK59 GJO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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