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B23 EML

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,767 mi
Last recorded166,767 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 EML
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 166,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2025 155,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 140,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,366 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,739 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,536 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,516 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 106,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,998 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,344 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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B23 EML is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B23 EML, 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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B23 EML is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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