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CE09 PWU

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,412 mi
Last recorded204,412 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 PWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 204,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2025 204,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2024 199,150 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 199,082 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 194,758 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 194,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 187,256 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 175,919 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 171,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 164,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 158,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 151,298 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 151,298 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 24 May 2016 90,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,930 miles

6868B2 G Ratcliffe 11/3/15 3.40pm 859840275082 Car 043782 The above vehicle passed the emission test No print out was produeced due to low emission output

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,925 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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CE09 PWU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE09 PWU, 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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CE09 PWU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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