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AD09 CXC

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,055 mi
Last recorded224,055 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 CXC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 224,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 202,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 176,800 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' and brake pads wearing low.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 176,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides of car (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' and brake pads wearing low.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 157,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 157,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 140,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven across tread and feathered. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven across tread and feathered. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front front arm ball joint pointing up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven on tread and feathered. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven across tread and feathered. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,734 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,420 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,899 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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AD09 CXC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD09 CXC, 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 AD09 CXC registered?

AD09 CXC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is AD09 CXC safe to buy?

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