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BJ09 SMU

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

257,759 mi
Last recorded257,759 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 257,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 238,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 218,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 204,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 185,861 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 142,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 103,841 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 20 May 2014 91,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 44,465 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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BJ09 SMU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ09 SMU, 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 BJ09 SMU registered?

BJ09 SMU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 SMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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