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YX09 SVG

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 SVG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 160,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 154,977 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2025 154,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 130,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,239 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes shocks bolt through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear height level sensor broken

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rattle from engine

Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes shocks bolt through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear height level sensor broken

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant below min

rattle from engine

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,521 miles

Nearside Rear height level sensor broken

Fail 9 Oct 2019 118,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

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

Nearside Rear height level sensor broken

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,565 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and rears (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and rears (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and bald on inner tread.Advise to replace asap.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,124 miles

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

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

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner wall 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner tread

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant level low

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,127 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,984 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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YX09 SVG is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX09 SVG, 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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YX09 SVG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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