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YY09 GPO

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,795 mi
Last recorded199,795 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 GPO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 199,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 174,135 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 146,702 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 146,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 138,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 126,155 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SCREW IN TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Fail 13 May 2019 126,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SCREW IN TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 2 May 2018 121,642 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 5 May 2017 113,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 113,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

under trays fitted obstructing view

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,165 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

dent on car body

smoke emissions reading too low to register no print out to hand to customer

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,165 miles

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

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

dent on car body

smoke emissions reading too low to register no print out to hand to customer

Pass 20 May 2013 66,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 66,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 57,758 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 GPO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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