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YX09 WTU

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,567 mi
Last recorded131,567 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 WTU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 131,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,645 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,977 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 121,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,256 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,103 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 64,103 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,919 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,174 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 WTU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX09 WTU, 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 YX09 WTU registered?

YX09 WTU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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