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BG59 YZO

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,402 mi
Last recorded126,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YZO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 126,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 114,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 94,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,243 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front 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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 79,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,969 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust sleeve clamp badly corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 63,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust sleeve clamp badly corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,849 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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BG59 YZO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc 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 BG59 YZO, 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 BG59 YZO registered?

BG59 YZO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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