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AE09 LMO

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,282 mi
Last recorded139,282 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LMO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 139,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear silencers removed

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arms

Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 103,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,240 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,965 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,563 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,095 miles

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

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

Unable to test handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,068 miles

Front door Windows appear to be excessively tinted

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,667 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,961 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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AE09 LMO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel 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 AE09 LMO, 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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AE09 LMO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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