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BF09 YBN

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,699 mi
Last recorded217,699 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YBN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 217,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 206,628 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 206,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 198,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 185,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 173,045 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 May 2019 173,045 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2019 173,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2018 160,446 miles

dashboard indicates bulb failure, but all appear to be working

vehicle has full length plastic undertray, unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 May 2018 160,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

dashboard indicates bulb failure, but all appear to be working

oil warning lamp illuminated

vehicle has full length plastic undertray, unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 May 2017 145,865 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 145,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 clamps corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 May 2016 128,888 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,620 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 YBN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF09 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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