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BK09 UPE

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,137 mi
Last recorded175,137 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 175,137 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 30 May 2025 172,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 168,364 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under trays fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 164,131 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under trays fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 153,039 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 153,028 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,909 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 143,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

under shields fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 121,764 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 121,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 106,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 97,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 96,341 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,972 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UPE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

BK09 UPE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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