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BU59 DCY

2009 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 89,545 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 85,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 77,299 miles

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

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 71,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 63,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 58,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,995 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrectly fitted (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 37,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,267 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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BU59 DCY is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU59 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU59 DCY registered?

BU59 DCY is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is BU59 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 DCY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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