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YY59 KTU

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 KTU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,102 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 96,102 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 86,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 83,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,331 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,534 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread.

N/S/R tyre low tread, losing shape and signs of tread deteriorating.

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 KTU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

YY59 KTU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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