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BK09 OAW

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,767 mi
Last recorded163,767 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 OAW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 163,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 156,038 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 145,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 134,179 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 127,565 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 127,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light constantly flickering (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested constantly flickering (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,906 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,944 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,159 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,710 miles

Emmisions not tested car too clean to give a reading.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,246 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to clean to record

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OAW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAW, 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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BK09 OAW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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