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BJ09 VMX

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VMX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 131,700 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,937 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 123,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,902 miles

Front And Rear Pads Getting Low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small Oil Leak At Front

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,364 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 82,885 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,885 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ09 VMX, 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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BJ09 VMX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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