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AY09 DVO

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,054 mi
Last recorded164,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,054 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 158,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 150,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,715 miles

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

shields

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,530 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 113,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,887 miles

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,791 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,985 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,807 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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AY09 DVO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY09 DVO, 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 AY09 DVO registered?

AY09 DVO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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