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YY09 PUU

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,667 mi
Last recorded141,667 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 PUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,667 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view DOOR WINDOW (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view DOOR WINDOW (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view DOOR WINDOW (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view DOOR WINDOW (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,970 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,827 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( 2.1mm ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 104,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate has no BSAU marking or postcode of plate supplier

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

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

Rear number plate has no BSAU marking or postcode of plate supplier

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2014 70,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front fog light glass broken

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front fog light glass broken

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,906 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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YY09 PUU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YY09 PUU, 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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YY09 PUU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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