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BD59 RGU

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,339 mi
Last recorded179,339 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 RGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 179,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 169,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 160,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 160,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm build date 4520 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm build date 4518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm build date 4518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 146,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 146,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,708 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,747 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,145 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,441 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,824 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,715 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RGU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 BD59 RGU, 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 BD59 RGU registered?

BD59 RGU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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