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37 BEN

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,184 mi
Last recorded37,184 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 BEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,184 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 37,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 36,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 35,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,060 miles

Rear Number plate characters are slanted on plate

Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,060 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Number plate characters are slanted on plate

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,583 miles

Near side rear exhaust silencer bracket adrift but exhaust still supported.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 29,583 miles

Near side rear exhaust silencer bracket adrift but exhaust still supported.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,385 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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37 BEN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 37 BEN, 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 37 BEN registered?

37 BEN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is 37 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37 BEN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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