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YK59 GVU

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GVU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 137,113 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2022 137,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,231 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35R19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35R19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 99,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35R19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,065 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 GVU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 GVU registered?

YK59 GVU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 GVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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