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YR59 ZFX

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,432 mi
Last recorded174,432 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 174,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 159,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 159,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 147,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2022 147,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 142,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 135,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 131,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 131,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 124,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,939 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 88,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,656 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,427 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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YR59 ZFX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 YR59 ZFX, 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 YR59 ZFX registered?

YR59 ZFX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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