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A17 YYW

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,426 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,588 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,588 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,686 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,328 miles

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,160 miles

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

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

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

advise suspention squeeking further investigation required

Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,844 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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A17 YYW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A17 YYW, 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 A17 YYW registered?

A17 YYW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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The MOT history for A17 YYW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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