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YX59 YON

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 176,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 172,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 159,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 159,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,684 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 156,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,639 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Wheel bearing carrier bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt but insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 136,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,073 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,383 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,627 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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YX59 YON is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX59 YON, 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 YX59 YON registered?

YX59 YON is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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