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BD09 CFL

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 CFL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush attached to bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush attached to bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush attached to bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush attached to bottom of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering has a slight tightness

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end inner joint.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 12 Mar 2022 113,035 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under tray loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,138 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 79,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,381 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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BD09 CFL is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFL, 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 BD09 CFL registered?

BD09 CFL is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is BD09 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 CFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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