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CU59 BCE

2009 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,103 mi
Last recorded113,103 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 BCE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,228 miles

Dash indicates suspension fault

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dash indicates suspension fault

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,108 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both fronts (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

osf suspension automatic headlight level device is broken but self level system works fault is highlighted on the dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to leaking exhaust joints (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak all joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and incorrect size (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,140 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,343 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension ball joint fouling wheel arch felt lining

Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,091 miles

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

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

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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CU59 BCE is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU59 BCE, 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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CU59 BCE is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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