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AO05 PEN

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,656 mi
Last recorded181,656 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 181,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/undertrays

Pass 6 Jan 2025 175,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 168,555 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 168,555 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 160,659 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,423 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 153,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam refit bulb clip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 145,302 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 145,302 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 133,388 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 22 Jan 2020 133,388 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 126,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 78,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,629 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,701 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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AO05 PEN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO05 PEN, 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 AO05 PEN registered?

AO05 PEN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AO05 PEN safe to buy?

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