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YG59 BVO

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 136,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2022 130,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,786 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,050 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,201 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245x40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245x40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245x40x18 (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,487 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,487 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,906 miles

engine covers fitted

small chip to windscreen, outside zone A

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,362 miles

Chips to windscreen, all less than 10mm across.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cut to sidewall, not showing cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

washers partially blocked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,600 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,600 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

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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YG59 BVO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YG59 BVO, 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 YG59 BVO registered?

YG59 BVO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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