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BG59 MWY

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,754 mi
Last recorded187,754 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 MWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 187,754 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 187,754 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 178,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,893 miles

gear box noisy and stiff

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushs

slight splits in top arms

Pass 3 Mar 2020 168,235 miles

Stone chip in zone A

Wipers poor

Rear discs corroded

Splitting in front suspension top arm inner bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2020 168,136 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear discs corroded

Splitting in all front suspension lower arm bushes

Stone chip in zone A

Wipers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2019 157,877 miles

noise from rib belt area

osf nsf tyre close to limit

splits in front top arms

Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,656 miles

2 child seats fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osf nsf top arm rear bushs splitting

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,077 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition,various small cuts in treads.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,896 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled on inner rim.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,985 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front wheel slightly buckled on inner rim.

screw in nearside front tyre[repairable area]

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,627 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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BG59 MWY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG59 MWY, 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 BG59 MWY registered?

BG59 MWY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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