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A5 FPV

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,706 mi
Last recorded172,706 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FPV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,706 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 169,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 151,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 147,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,795 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 136,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,949 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

modified suspension fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,862 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,824 miles

front wiper blades showing wear

Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,824 miles

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

front wiper blades showing wear

offside front tyre tread on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,463 miles

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

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 FPV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FPV, 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 A5 FPV registered?

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

Is A5 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FPV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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