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B4 TFW

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TFW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 121,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut is very deep and requires a new tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 121,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut is very deep and requires a new tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 70,331 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,497 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,283 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B4 TFW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B4 TFW, 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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B4 TFW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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