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AK59 KSY

2009 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,681 mi
Last recorded147,681 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KSY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 147,681 miles

Offside Registration lamp dim

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 147,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration lamp dim

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 147,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 141,679 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 137,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,266 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 130,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 123,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 117,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,716 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,571 miles

Engine under trays fitted restrict view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine under trays fitted restrict view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil warning light is on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,611 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)

rear number plate attached to an existing plate, underneath!

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 KSY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KSY, 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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AK59 KSY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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