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AV59 ZPC

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,834 mi
Last recorded173,834 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 173,834 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 173,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 173,704 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front fog lights innop

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 168,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 162,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 156,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 151,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 146,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 117,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 105,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 87,977 miles

Freeplay N/S/F lower arm ball joint

Front and rear brake pads just above min limit

Pass 28 May 2014 74,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,013 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZPC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV59 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

AV59 ZPC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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