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YY59 EOJ

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,440 mi
Last recorded151,440 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 151,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2025 142,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear components corrded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,313 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension comps corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 132,249 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,291 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 127,289 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,923 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 122,922 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,250 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s outer cv boot slight deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2019 112,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s outer cv boot slight deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,396 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 97,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,360 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,246 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,133 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,481 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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YY59 EOJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY59 EOJ, 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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What year was YY59 EOJ registered?

YY59 EOJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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