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AK59 OZB

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,013 mi
Last recorded169,013 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OZB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 169,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 168,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,845 miles

Offside Front Sill damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2024 160,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure Damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2023 149,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 139,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,164 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,720 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,458 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 103,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not jacked up front. unable to find suitable jacking point with covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,577 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 OZB is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel 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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

AK59 OZB is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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