2009 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · SD59 YGK
2009 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 112,391 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SD59 YGK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 112,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD59 YGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A5 (SD59 YGK) between October 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD59 YGK Mileage History
- 01/10/201218,691 mi
- 03/10/201329,821 mi+11,130 mi
- 30/10/201435,130 mi+5,309 mi
- 29/10/201543,143 mi+8,013 mi
- 31/10/201648,756 mi+5,613 mi
- 31/10/201648,756 mi
- 28/11/201754,672 mi+5,916 mi
- 30/11/201859,133 mi+4,461 mi
- 27/11/201965,311 mi+6,178 mi
- 26/11/202070,441 mi+5,130 mi
- 27/11/202070,441 mi
- 18/11/202179,029 mi+8,588 mi
- 30/11/202288,100 mi+9,071 mi
- 01/12/202288,101 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/202395,748 mi+7,647 mi
- 27/11/2024102,715 mi+6,967 mi
- 19/12/2024102,734 mi+19 mi
- 08/12/2025112,391 mi+9,657 mi
- 11/12/2025112,391 mi
Average of roughly 7,102 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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