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89 GS

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,101 mi
Last recorded162,101 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 GS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 162,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 152,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 145,692 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 145,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 134,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,249 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 121,249 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,873 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 105,873 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 96,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,643 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,663 miles

both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,799 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,622 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on wall

Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,543 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 18,543 miles

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

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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89 GS is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 89 GS, 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 89 GS registered?

89 GS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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