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YP59 DZU

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,664 mi
Last recorded185,664 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 DZU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 185,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 174,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 160,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 144,978 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 108,047 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,985 miles

engine/body under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 79,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre joint clamp failure (7.1.1)

engine/body under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,489 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,003 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,782 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 21,750 miles

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

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

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

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 DZU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZU, 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 YP59 DZU registered?

YP59 DZU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2009.

Is YP59 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 DZU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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