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YT59 RLU

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 120,532 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across centre 75% of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across centre 75% of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 120,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across centre 75% of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across centre 75% of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 116,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,022 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 111,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 105,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,951 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,038 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,421 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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YT59 RLU 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT59 RLU, 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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YT59 RLU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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