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YT59 ZFM

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 ZFM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,761 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 118,733 miles

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,693 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 109,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,052 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Nov 2020 106,824 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 106,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 1 Nov 2019 101,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,115 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,780 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2016 68,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,297 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 37,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZFM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel 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 YT59 ZFM, 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 YT59 ZFM registered?

YT59 ZFM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 ZFM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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