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BU09 UOL

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,787 mi
Last recorded163,787 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UOL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 163,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 163,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 157,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 155,423 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,261 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 127,578 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 127,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 99,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust centre joining clamp corroded but still secure

Pass 2 May 2014 72,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BU09 UOL is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU09 UOL, 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 BU09 UOL registered?

BU09 UOL is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is BU09 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 UOL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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