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BU09 VHN

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 111,015 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 111,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Front Brake discs getting worn and poor condition........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Adv Offside Rear tyre worn to inner tracks............ (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Rear brake pads getting worn................ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 107,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside Front Headlamp inop/Aim Not checked........... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Offside Rear inner Stop/ tail lamp inop.............. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen wash inop to screen........... (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Front Brake discs getting worn and poor condition........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Adv Offside Rear tyre worn to inner tracks............ (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Rear brake pads getting worn................ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 99,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,430 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,963 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2020 73,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,016 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,766 miles

Nearside Rear shock misting

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 30,126 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 26,278 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,458 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 VHN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHN, 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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BU09 VHN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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