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A16 LBE

2009 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,803 mi
Last recorded90,803 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LBE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive also from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,345 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,207 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 77,207 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,401 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,670 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,549 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

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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A16 LBE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A16 LBE, 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 A16 LBE registered?

A16 LBE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is A16 LBE safe to buy?

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