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YY09 CTV

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,586 mi
Last recorded152,586 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 CTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable area ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 152,586 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable area ()

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

parking brake fault warning displayed but both rear wheels locked during rolling road brake test

Pass 3 Mar 2025 149,809 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 149,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 144,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 107,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,463 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 102,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 99,121 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 99,121 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 89,857 miles

Emissions too clean to record a valid result

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,011 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,589 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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YY09 CTV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY09 CTV, 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 YY09 CTV registered?

YY09 CTV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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