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YY09 HJO

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,394 mi
Last recorded127,394 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 HJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 127,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 119,217 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 113,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near top suspension mounting marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,102 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,949 miles

under shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 May 2017 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 13 May 2016 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 69,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 60,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,551 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,552 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 HJO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YY09 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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