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AK59 CLF

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,820 mi
Last recorded144,820 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CLF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,820 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 144,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 139,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 134,871 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 134,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 130,374 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 120,736 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 107,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os worn edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 97,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 96,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 88,035 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 5 May 2016 80,587 miles

both rear tyre's slightly deformed

engine cover's/undertray's fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre's slightly deformed

engine cover's/undertray's fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 67,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,366 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,255 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,650 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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AK59 CLF is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK59 CLF, 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 AK59 CLF registered?

AK59 CLF is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AK59 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 CLF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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