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B7 FOS

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FOS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 82,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,178 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 55,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both . (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,138 miles

Headlamp cleaning device, LED or HID headlamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2022 45,138 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure Fallen off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device, LED or HID headlamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2020 36,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 36,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 33,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 30,351 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 30,275 miles

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

both front wheel rim have slight damage.

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in side wall.

Pass 4 May 2017 25,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,374 miles

nearside rear wheel protector coming loose.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,523 miles

Nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking/seperation across tread and at tyre edges

Offside front tyre has signs of cracking/separation across tread and on tyre edges

Offside rear tyre has signs of cracking/seperation across tread and at tyre edges

Pass 31 May 2013 19,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,410 miles

RHR Tyre punctured.

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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B7 FOS is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B7 FOS, 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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B7 FOS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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