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BD09 OVS

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,392 mi
Last recorded141,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OVS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 141,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 131,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 131,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,088 miles

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner shoulder and slight damage to outer side wall

Slight play in offside steering tie rod

Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,088 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner shoulder and slight damage to outer side wall

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

Slight play in offside steering tie rod

Pass 31 May 2019 110,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,389 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm.both n/s tyres scrubbed on sidewall

engine and extensive under vehicle covers fitted

front exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 86,389 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres on 3mm.both n/s tyres scrubbed on sidewall

engine and extensive under vehicle covers fitted

front exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,018 miles

Both rear wheel slightly buckled

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,045 miles

Offside rear tyre is stepped on its inner edge and has age cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,735 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low on edge

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 OVS is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BD09 OVS, 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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BD09 OVS is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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