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CH51 MPH

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 MPH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,262 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 109,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 106,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 106,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,435 miles

Front ns/os tyres edges worn

Fail 31 Mar 2021 102,435 miles

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

Front ns/os tyres edges worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,418 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,792 miles

Brake discs corroded due vehicle having been stood

Front Brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect possible oil pressure switch fault

Fail 14 Oct 2019 99,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs worn

Brake discs corroded due vehicle having been stood

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,731 miles

front tyre tread worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre showing early signs of wear on both edges

slight wear ridge rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear ridge all brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and centre tread worn close to manufacturers 2mm wear band

wear ridge all brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,722 miles

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)

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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CH51 MPH is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CH51 MPH, 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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CH51 MPH is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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