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BG09 KBE

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 KBE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,725 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn minor cracking to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 131,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn minor cracking to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 126,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,900 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid section clamp heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hose locating bracket missing-but hose secure

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp -bolt missing but secure

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid section clamp heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hose locating bracket missing-but hose secure

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp -bolt missing but secure

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure undertray slightly damaged also (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 109,407 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 109,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,695 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,211 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 78,336 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear pads low

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 59,758 miles

Front pads seem low and front discs lipped with wear,

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, no visible smoke.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 48,598 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 48,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG09 KBE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BG09 KBE, 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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BG09 KBE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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