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LR09 FYG

2009 Audi S5

Black Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,529 mi
Last recorded172,529 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 FYG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 172,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 172,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 168,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low and sidewall cut slightly but not exposing chords

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre very close to legal limit

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cut but not exposing chords

Pass 25 Jul 2023 163,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 158,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Jul 2022 158,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 154,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 153,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 151,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 147,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 140,958 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,521 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,864 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,864 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,457 miles

clutch pedal antislip missing,brake and throttle pedal have aftermarket parts fitted

o/s headlamp slightly dimmer than n/s

small cut to sidewall of nearside front tyre and offside rear stepping

Pass 9 May 2013 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 108,812 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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LR09 FYG is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR09 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR09 FYG registered?

LR09 FYG is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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