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147,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Emissions are too clean to test
Vehicle is running rough on idle
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Centre Exhaust clamp in poor condition
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Emissions reading zero
Headlamp aims adjusted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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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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