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BG59 WMU

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,183 mi
Last recorded129,183 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 WMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays ,engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 May 2019 85,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,747 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WMU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG59 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

BG59 WMU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is BG59 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 WMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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