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A5 UDV

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,387 mi
Last recorded162,387 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 162,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 157,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 146,706 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 145,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel just met mot requirements advise check and possible rack (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc back plate slightly loose not excessive

corrosion on rear body at suspension

covers fitted covering components

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 112,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 87,501 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,775 miles

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)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,775 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,486 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 61,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,388 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,388 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UDV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A5 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

A5 UDV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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