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AK59 WTM

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,759 mi
Last recorded116,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WTM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 116,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 98,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 95,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 May 2022 88,769 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Dec 2020 70,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 69,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,579 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mis-shaped and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cut in inner side wall but not to cords/ply

Offside Rear Tyre slightly mis-shaped and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,950 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 57,948 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

AK59 WTM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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