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BU09 UYF

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,937 mi
Last recorded199,937 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UYF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 199,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 189,355 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering various items

Fail 1 Feb 2025 189,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner tread/0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering various items

Pass 20 Feb 2024 177,856 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,both sides,inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,low on tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking,becoming excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

brake fluid showing signs of contamination

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction

Fail 10 Feb 2024 177,488 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror surround (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,both sides,inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,low on tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking,becoming excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

brake fluid showing signs of contamination

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction

Pass 8 Feb 2023 164,826 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

minor damage around vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2022 150,987 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet has weak spray,needs re-aligning

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

minor damage around vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,866 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 114,854 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,578 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamps on sleeve for front to rear section of the exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,765 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 UYF is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

BU09 UYF is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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