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AK59 YCS

2009 Audi A5

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,265 mi
Last recorded178,265 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YCS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 178,265 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 178,265 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 178,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 171,297 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 171,207 miles

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

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

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 26 May 2022 168,591 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 168,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 161,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 157,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 153,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 151,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 135,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 16,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 120,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,503 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)

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 YCS is a 2009 Audi A5 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK59 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

AK59 YCS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AK59 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 YCS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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