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AU59 NXC

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,051 mi
Last recorded188,051 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 NXC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 188,051 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure not connected to clip/housing . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Air box insecure

Fail 28 May 2026 188,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure not connected to clip/housing . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low can not get a measure. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Air box insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not get good measure look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 185,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 177,798 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 171,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 171,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 164,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 164,192 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 142,029 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,217 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,987 miles

both rear tyres close on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 91,987 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both rear tyres close on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,178 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing at base of tread

offside rear jacking point slightly bent before test

Fail 13 Aug 2014 36,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing at base of tread

offside rear jacking point slightly bent before test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,312 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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AU59 NXC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU59 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 NXC registered?

AU59 NXC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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