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BJ09 WFR

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,590 mi
Last recorded169,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WFR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 169,590 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 169,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 162,708 miles

Both rear brake hoses not fitted in retaining brackets

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted & chafing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear Reversing lamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front brake calliper spring incorrectly fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 162,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear brake hoses not fitted in retaining brackets

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted & chafing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear Reversing lamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front brake calliper spring incorrectly fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 159,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray is damaged but secure

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 135,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,949 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Condensation in both lamps. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking oil 3/4 the way down the shock absorber (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 75,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 69,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 61,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,679 miles

front number plate starting to peel (but still readable)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,518 miles

front number plate starting to peel but still ledgible

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 WFR is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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