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YR09 YFM

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,702 mi
Last recorded143,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YFM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 143,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2024 138,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 133,564 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 133,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 124,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 124,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 118,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,312 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 113,312 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 108,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,819 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,271 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,894 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2016 86,887 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has small splits in inner side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 67,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,935 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,147 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 YFM is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel 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 YR09 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 April 2009.

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