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YY09 LGN

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LGN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,319 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 72,313 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 72,313 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Outer sidewalls damaged both front tyres

Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Outer sidewalls damaged both front tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,585 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,082 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 LGN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

YY09 LGN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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