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B5 XER

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,361 mi
Last recorded64,361 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,361 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 64,223 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Space saver wheel fitted on the N/S/R (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted on the N/S/R (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scraped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 49,745 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge almost through to cords

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads and discs quite worn

Fail 22 Feb 2020 49,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads and discs quite worn

both front tyres very worn on inner edges almost through to cords

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads and discs quite worn

both front tyres very worn on inner edges almost through to cords

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,974 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 23,216 miles

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

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Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,301 miles

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

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

nereside front tyer has a cut on sidewall on the inner side

Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,301 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nereside front tyer has a cut on sidewall on the inner side

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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B5 XER is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B5 XER, 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 B5 XER registered?

B5 XER is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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