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A5 XCE

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 121,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,701 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,113 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle after being locked-- c/l fault ? (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perrishing & sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn out of shape inner edge 255/35/19 96y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,266 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 88,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust joint clamp missing - corroded away (7.1.1)

rear brake pads appear low - rear discs lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,291 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 63,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XCE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

A5 XCE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is A5 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XCE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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