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A5 AVU

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,223 mi
Last recorded146,223 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 146,223 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 140,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 129,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 115,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,008 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 81,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 245/40zr1897y m+s extra load (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,060 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,345 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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A5 AVU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 AVU, 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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A5 AVU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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