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YY09 FCO

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,486 mi
Last recorded201,486 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 201,486 miles

Nearside Front Dip beam bulb slightly reducing output

Pass 29 Oct 2022 197,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 193,641 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 181,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamps very corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad weir lamp on

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

on emission test engine will not rev over 2500rpm

Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 23 May 2019 157,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 142,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

emmisions to clean to obtain a reading

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

windscreen has minor damage not affecting drivers view

Fail 24 Apr 2018 142,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

emmisions to clean to obtain a reading

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

windscreen has minor damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears low tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,753 miles

can not fully see rear brakes

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

emissions to clean for print out 0.02

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,560 miles

Emissions not detectable via smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 88,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not detectable via smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper 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 11 Apr 2013 72,743 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,163 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 FCO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YY09 FCO, 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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YY09 FCO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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