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YF09 BCX

2009 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,599 mi
Last recorded144,599 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 137,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 132,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,521 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear chunks out of sidewall on tyre, (no cords showing)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside reverse lamp inermittant

Offside Rear chunks out of sidewall on tyre, (no cords showing)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,476 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 45,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lamp missing (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres damaged sidewalls and on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,196 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,376 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YF09 BCX is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF09 BCX, 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 YF09 BCX registered?

YF09 BCX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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