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B20 WLE

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,629 mi
Last recorded122,629 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 WLE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 122,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,198 miles

front brake warped

Fail 3 Dec 2021 118,198 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake warped

Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 109,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 May 2017 105,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 105,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,984 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,984 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 80,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 80,625 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 63,064 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 63,064 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 46,288 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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B20 WLE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B20 WLE, 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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B20 WLE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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