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B9 ESM

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,028 mi
Last recorded131,028 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ESM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 131,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 122,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 110,644 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 100,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,487 miles

Both front wipers split

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,792 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 79,790 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,305 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,158 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

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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B9 ESM is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B9 ESM, 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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B9 ESM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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