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YR09 WFF

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,022 mi
Last recorded157,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 WFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 145,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2024 145,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 133,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 127,347 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 127,347 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp brackets damaged headlamp is secure

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

Pass 16 May 2019 110,866 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F & Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,319 miles

slight scoring offside rear brake disc

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,415 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 65,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,445 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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YR09 WFF is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YR09 WFF, 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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YR09 WFF is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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