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BF09 GFZ

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 GFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 73,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,279 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 70,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has 3 nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight movement in both front seats

Fail 22 Mar 2023 64,393 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2022 59,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear tyres wearing centre tread + cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,104 miles

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

both rear tyres little out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2016 29,415 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,167 miles

unable to measure smoke readings due to vehicle only revving to 2500 rpm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,546 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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BF09 GFZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF09 GFZ, 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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BF09 GFZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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