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BK09 LPJ

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 LPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,025 miles

enginge covers & under trays fitted

enginge covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,440 miles

enginge covers & under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged outter side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2024 114,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged outter wall

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2023 106,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,183 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 81,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread 3mm. 225/35Y19.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,650 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,650 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BK09 LPJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK09 LPJ, 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 BK09 LPJ registered?

BK09 LPJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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