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BU59 DPV

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DPV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 115,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,383 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,352 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,970 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,385 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 DPV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc 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 BU59 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

BU59 DPV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 November 2009.

Is BU59 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 DPV 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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