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17 U

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,432 mi
Last recorded44,432 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 U
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,688 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,860 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,791 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 39,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,477 miles

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack arm.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,081 miles

Cut in outer wall of nsr tyre but not exposing cords yet

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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17 U is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 17 U, 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 17 U registered?

17 U is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is 17 U safe to buy?

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