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YP59 DUV

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 DUV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,226 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes for lower shocker mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes for lower shocker mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 92,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,054 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,157 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 52,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,091 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 16,629 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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YP59 DUV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP59 DUV, 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 YP59 DUV registered?

YP59 DUV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YP59 DUV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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