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YS09 FRN

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,623 mi
Last recorded235,623 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 235,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 216,973 miles

Front lower screen badly damaged zone B running into zone A

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2023 216,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower screen badly damaged zone B running into zone A

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 198,531 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

both rear coil springs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 198,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

both rear coil springs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,722 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 179,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255x35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255x35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 158,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 147,880 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,216 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 126,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 117,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 101,795 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,403 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 FRN is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

YS09 FRN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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