2009 Audi A5 · 22,890 MOT tests
2009 Audi A5 reliability
2009 Audi A5s fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 A5 years (22,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 28.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 117,959
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,890
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Suspension9%
- Tyres8.7%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.05%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.61%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.32%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.88%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.38%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Audi A5 reliable?
2009 Audi A5s fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 A5 years (22,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.96% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Audi A5 shows 117,959 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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