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AU59 SFY

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,929 mi
Last recorded158,929 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SFY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 158,929 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine , front centre pully bearing worn to excess allowing movement , in need of replacement component now, recommend vehicle not be driven until repair has been completed , failure to seek service repair will result in needless damage .

rear axle , recommend wheel spacers removal and the correct wheel retaining bolts replaced , near side front wheel showing 2 x locking bolts , recommend correct wheel bolt fitment .

vehicle diagnostically checked mil lamp extinguished , if reillumination occurs , further repairs will be needed . intake manifold swich circuit bank 2 fault .

Fail 24 Oct 2025 158,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,905 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 143,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,391 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 136,141 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor on nearside rear arm not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 120,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,831 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 102,831 miles

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 91,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,387 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU59 SFY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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