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BD09 AEW

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,425 mi
Last recorded114,425 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 AEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 114,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,528 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 98,745 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,699 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,976 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 92,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 91,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,061 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 82,061 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,112 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 70,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 62,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has long deep cut (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o.s.f o.s.r & n.s.r tyres have cuts in all sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,948 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,735 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BD09 AEW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 BD09 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD09 AEW registered?

BD09 AEW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is BD09 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 AEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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