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B15 GWG

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,114 mi
Last recorded116,114 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GWG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer cv boot small hole/cut and damp with grease

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside/offside front upper suspension arm inner mounting bushes some separation

surface corrosion offside front suspension coil spring and nearside/offside front upper suspension mounting areas

surface corrosion rear suspension sub-frame

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner mounting bushes some separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside outer cv boot small hole and damp with grease

Fail 14 Aug 2023 102,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner mounting bushes some separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside outer cv boot small hole and damp with grease

Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside outer cv boot damp with grease

rear suspension sub-frame showing surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

cracks/splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

rear suspension sub-frame showing surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

cracks/splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

rear suspension sub-frame showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,645 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust sleeve corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 44,795 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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B15 GWG is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B15 GWG, 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 B15 GWG registered?

B15 GWG is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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