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YS09 AKJ

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,981 mi
Last recorded171,981 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 AKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 171,981 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 169,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 167,213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 167,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 161,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 147,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 128,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 128,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YS09 AKJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS09 AKJ, 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 YS09 AKJ registered?

YS09 AKJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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