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YS09 FRK

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,355 mi
Last recorded168,355 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 168,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 168,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 156,524 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 156,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (Banana) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 136,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,515 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 117,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high varies see * (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low varies see * (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged ** lever / unit broken / detached (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative * broken + see ** (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre 3 tyres: os front and both rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os: casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

road wheel/s have damage

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,670 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,389 miles

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

flatspot to tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,814 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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YS09 FRK is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS09 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

YS09 FRK is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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