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BV59 WBY

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 140,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 140,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 135,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 119,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 105,780 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2020 78,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 72,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,578 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record (rev limiter)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 59,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust emissions to clean to record (rev limiter)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 4,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 10 Dec 2014 4,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,728 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV59 WBY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV59 WBY, 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 BV59 WBY registered?

BV59 WBY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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