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AV59 YNH

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YNH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 134,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,604 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 117,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 109,421 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 105,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 99,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,600 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 93,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,142 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracking on inner sidewalls (265/30/ZR20/94Y

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,058 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, no visble smoke.

Various cuts in both front tyre treads, no cord visible.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,058 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, no visble smoke.

Various cuts in both front tyre treads, no cord visible.

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 YNH is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNH, 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 AV59 YNH registered?

AV59 YNH is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is AV59 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 YNH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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