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AF09 ZLV

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,507 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill slightly damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,064 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT SILL PANEL...

FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE CRACKING BUSHES...

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 129,062 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT SILL PANEL...

FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE CRACKING BUSHES...

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 128,596 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim fault on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have minor cuts

Pass 29 Jan 2020 126,480 miles

ALL brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear Both tyres have a number of deep cuts less than 25mm across.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,947 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,762 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,220 miles

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

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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AF09 ZLV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc 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 AF09 ZLV, 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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AF09 ZLV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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