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BF59 XZG

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,806 mi
Last recorded188,806 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XZG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 188,806 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 187,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 185,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 182,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 179,224 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 179,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 173,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

offside headlamp flickering

Fail 30 Oct 2017 168,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside headlamp flickering

Pass 24 Sep 2016 156,816 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 156,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 255/35/ zr 19 96y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 137,607 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 137,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/zr19 96y budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,549 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,547 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor advise replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,198 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF59 XZG is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF59 XZG, 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 BF59 XZG registered?

BF59 XZG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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