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YY09 UBX

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 UBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 89,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 84,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,914 miles

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

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

bonnet damaged but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 18 Mar 2021 80,914 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,473 miles

Offside Headlamp washer flow weak but still provides adequate water for MOT

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,398 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2012 17,858 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 UBX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver 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 YY09 UBX, 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 UBX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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