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YK59 GOA

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GOA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 168,508 miles

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

Front under shield missing

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

service lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Dec 2018 168,481 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen damage more than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone inner bush separated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone inner bush separated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front under shield missing

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

service lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section bracket corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 23 Jun 2017 142,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section bracket corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 123,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,856 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,856 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,230 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 GOA is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GOA, 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 GOA is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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