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BJ09 XLV

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 137,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 133,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 133,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 128,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 124,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,967 miles

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Poor Spray Pattern Front Washer Jets Still Providing Sufficient washer Fluid To windscreen

Tread Stepping On NSR Tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,191 miles

offside rear tyre,tread slightly out of shape on inner edge and small splits in treads,no cords visible.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 40,188 miles

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

offside rear tyre,tread slightly out of shape on inner edge and small splits in treads,no cords visible.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre,tread out of shape on inner edge/uneven wear.

offside rear tyre small splits in treads,no cords visible.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,593 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 XLV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

BJ09 XLV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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