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YR09 CTX

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,871 mi
Last recorded127,871 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 CTX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,871 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 121,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower straight arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 117,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,157 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,369 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhauast sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,076 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR09 CTX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR09 CTX, 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 YR09 CTX registered?

YR09 CTX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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