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BG59 WUE

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,675 mi
Last recorded124,675 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 WUE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 124,675 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 119,715 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 114,125 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s/f and n/s/f (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 114,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s/f and n/s/f (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,533 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 100,208 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area corroded and holed 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front under tray missing/broken

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 73,682 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 73,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,341 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,349 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 39,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,731 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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BG59 WUE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

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

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