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AU59 SFX

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,841 mi
Last recorded144,841 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 144,841 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

advise : horn/clock ring slightly faulty

Pass 6 Jul 2024 138,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 128,686 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 121,880 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres on the LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on the legal limit, nearside rear is worse and nearside rear also starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,440 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, near side inner edge starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 111,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Road wheel more than one fixing missing One front and one rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, near side inner edge starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 102,404 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 102,238 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 90,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,563 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)

fas not detected at tail pipes.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,488 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 SFX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU59 SFX, 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 AU59 SFX registered?

AU59 SFX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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