CarVerify

Free Car Check

C9 XSY

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

127,781 mi
Last recorded127,781 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 XSY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,781 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 127,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 124,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,665 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 109,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear ON LIMIT AT TEST

Offside Rear 0N LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,011 miles

Both front tyres lightly cracking

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,929 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C9 XSY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 C9 XSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C9 XSY?

You can check the full history of C9 XSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C9 XSY registered?

C9 XSY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is C9 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 XSY shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C9 XSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C9 XSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.