2009 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · WF59 FWC
2009 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 62,626 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WF59 FWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 62,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF59 FWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A5 (WF59 FWC) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washed do not work. (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WF59 FWC Mileage History
- 11/05/202251,911 mi
- 11/05/202355,210 mi+3,299 mi
- 18/05/202355,385 mi+175 mi
- 10/05/202462,626 mi+7,241 mi
- 21/05/202462,626 mi
Average of roughly 5,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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