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A1 CGX

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,616 mi
Last recorded102,616 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,616 miles

under vehicle covered with underseal rear section

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,341 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,320 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 84,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,872 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,872 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,856 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 38,818 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,953 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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A1 CGX is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A1 CGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 CGX registered?

A1 CGX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is A1 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 CGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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