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AV59 VSZ

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 161,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads well worn

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

all fur upper suspension arm inner bushes split

Pass 19 Apr 2024 153,330 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes split

both front strut lower mounting bushes worn

general corrosion to rear suspension arms and sub frame

n/s/r brake pads appear well worn

Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pads appear well worn

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes split

both front strut lower mounting bushes worn

general corrosion to rear suspension components and sub frame

Pass 17 Mar 2023 146,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 146,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 113,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,413 miles

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 111,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,310 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,826 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,806 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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AV59 VSZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 VSZ, 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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AV59 VSZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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