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C5 BGD

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,902 mi
Last recorded53,902 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BGD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,902 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,758 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 150,742 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,288 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn and feathered on outer shoulders

rear brake pads look to be worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,721 miles

engine bay covers

under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,192 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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C5 BGD is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C5 BGD, 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 C5 BGD registered?

C5 BGD is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is C5 BGD safe to buy?

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