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AW09 MLW

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,731 mi
Last recorded134,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW09 MLW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,731 miles

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

brakes tested by decelerometer 4x4

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 1 May 2025 128,884 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))

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

hand brake and foot brake testes by decelerometer,

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 4 May 2024 124,007 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 124,006 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 122,224 miles

Brakes tested by decelerometer

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 13 Jun 2020 119,060 miles

brakes tested by decelerometer

under trays & engine covers fitted covering major components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,705 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,909 miles

both rear shocks damp

both rear tyres very much on limit (1.6mm) 245/40/18

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,955 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,678 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,353 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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AW09 MLW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AW09 MLW, 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 AW09 MLW registered?

AW09 MLW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is AW09 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW09 MLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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