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BU59 DDZ

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 122,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight Bind on wheel

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 111,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,164 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes are deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the limit and has some cracking 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the inner edge 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,361 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 98,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,770 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,375 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 71,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn/cracking, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,514 miles

Rear brake pads & discs worn.

Rear tyres worn, wearing on inner edges, offside rear has nail in tread.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,819 miles

Front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,889 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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BU59 DDZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BU59 DDZ, 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 BU59 DDZ registered?

BU59 DDZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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