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3 KYM

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KYM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 134,795 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,869 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,436 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,966 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 106,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge low tread

both rear tyre inner edges low tread

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2015 64,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,384 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (on legal limit)

rear diff area wet (poss oil/ fuel leak ?)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,831 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (on legal limit)

rear diff area wet (poss oil/ fuel leak ?)

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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3 KYM is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 3 KYM, 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 3 KYM registered?

3 KYM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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