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A50 AVE

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,791 mi
Last recorded178,791 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 178,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 178,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 177,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 174,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 174,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 168,402 miles

Exhaust sleeve deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 168,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust sleeve deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,505 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 128,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,884 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 82,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,551 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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A50 AVE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A50 AVE, 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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A50 AVE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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