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BU09 UUL

2009 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,740 mi
Last recorded207,740 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UUL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 207,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush Slight Left/Right Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush Slight Left/Right Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle & Supporting Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 193,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray Slightly Covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 178,094 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED N/S OFF ENGINE UNDER TRAY HANGING SLIGHTLY

Pass 13 Oct 2022 167,444 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Oct 2021 153,744 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Oct 2021 153,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively LARGE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Oct 2020 141,813 miles

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 REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Oct 2020 141,813 miles

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

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 REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,494 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

brake pad light on

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,494 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

brake pad light on

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,014 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 116,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 95,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 76,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,817 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 71,817 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,595 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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BU09 UUL is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU09 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

BU09 UUL is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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