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A18 HBC

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,234 mi
Last recorded152,234 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 152,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 134,269 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2023 112,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,120 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,920 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,505 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 42,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A18 HBC is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 HBC, 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 A18 HBC registered?

A18 HBC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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