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BD59 LUL

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,570 mi
Last recorded152,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LUL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 152,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 152,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 147,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 140,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 134,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 126,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 115,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,706 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

n/s/f washer jet partly blocked

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 94,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 94,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,203 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,602 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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BD59 LUL is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD59 LUL, 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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BD59 LUL is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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