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BA55 ABY

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,480 mi
Last recorded159,480 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 ABY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 159,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 142,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 103,981 miles

Central exhaust clamp - corroded/weak

Offside Front tyre - worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre - low tread depth

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,771 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,603 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,603 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 74,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,701 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,684 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,689 miles

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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BA55 ABY is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BA55 ABY, 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 BA55 ABY registered?

BA55 ABY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is BA55 ABY safe to buy?

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