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BJ09 VUY

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,826 mi
Last recorded133,826 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VUY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,826 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,673 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 129,673 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 123,692 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,029 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,950 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,630 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 106,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,986 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,698 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,790 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Rear nearside & offside tyres deformed

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,726 miles

engine & under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 62,726 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 2.7mm & deformed advise replace (4.1.E.1)

engine & under body covers fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,341 miles

both rear tyres,tread slightly out of shape on iiner edge/uneven wear.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,873 miles

o/s/f window inop

Fail 12 Feb 2013 19,196 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,071 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 VUY is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

BJ09 VUY is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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