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BF09 GHB

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,173 mi
Last recorded157,173 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 GHB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 157,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 142,494 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly damage

Pass 10 Oct 2023 136,901 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 136,901 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 113,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 102,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,825 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 83,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,283 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)

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 GHB is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 BF09 GHB, 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 BF09 GHB registered?

BF09 GHB is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BF09 GHB safe to buy?

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