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AU59 SHV

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 136,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 129,727 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 129,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 123,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,504 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,164 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,742 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 90,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo charger area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamps corroded and broken,sleeve loose. (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look thin,pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device not working correctly,accident damage apparent.

Nearside Front lower bumper area accident damage apparent but not considered excessive.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,597 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and broken,exhaust not fully secure.

front tyres getting low nearside front on legal limit 1.6mm and offside front on 2mm.

nearside headlamp washer poor,may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,489 miles

nearside headlamp cleaning device not working well.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,305 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and uneven wear apparent?

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,761 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 SHV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AU59 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

AU59 SHV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is AU59 SHV safe to buy?

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