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BJ09 XLZ

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,378 mi
Last recorded113,378 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 110,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 95,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,855 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 86,854 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 78,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 73,839 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2017 68,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 62,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 56,916 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked perrished and wearing uneven

Pass 29 May 2014 48,474 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 38,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,351 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 XLZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

BJ09 XLZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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