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A23 EXW

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,467 mi
Last recorded147,467 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 147,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 147,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,018 miles

Emissions are too clean to test

Vehicle is running rough on idle

Fail 16 Aug 2023 135,001 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level is low

Emissions are too clean to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle is running rough on idle

Fail 27 Mar 2023 134,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2022 131,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Fore most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 107,880 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Exhaust emissions reading zero, rev limit at 2500rpm

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,000 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 99,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,958 miles

Damage all round vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rev limiter kicked in/ emissions read zero

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,952 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage all round vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre heavy cracking on inner sidewall

Rev limiter kicked in/ emissions read zero

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,920 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp in poor condition

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero

Headlamp aims adjusted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,510 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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A23 EXW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A23 EXW, 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 A23 EXW registered?

A23 EXW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is A23 EXW safe to buy?

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