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BA55 PNK

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,854 mi
Last recorded210,854 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 PNK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 210,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 152,883 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 152,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 199,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 186,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 186,560 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 146,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 173,653 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 173,653 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 129,248 miles

full under try fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 114,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall has big tears,may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner sidewall has badly tears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall has big tears,may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 105,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,267 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,629 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 129,629 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,349 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,580 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,160 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing nsf/osf/osr/nsr (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,556 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,556 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,897 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,949 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PNK is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNK, 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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BA55 PNK is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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