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BU09 VEF

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VEF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 28 Oct 2023 113,148 miles

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

discs are lipped

Fail 27 Oct 2023 113,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level below min

discs are lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,558 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 46,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,986 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly distorted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VEF is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU09 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

BU09 VEF is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is BU09 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 VEF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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