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AB59 BUZ

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,481 mi
Last recorded162,481 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 BUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 162,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 154,341 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 152,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 149,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 137,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre is starting to separate on the inside

Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 103,248 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,695 miles

wipers

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,877 miles

both rear tyres lumpy

Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,557 miles

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

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

both rear tyres lumpy

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,927 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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AB59 BUZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AB59 BUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB59 BUZ registered?

AB59 BUZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AB59 BUZ safe to buy?

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