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BL03 DOC

2009 Audi A5

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DOC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 146,614 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 137,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 132,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 117,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 117,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 81,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 79,037 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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BL03 DOC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Beige with a 2,967cc 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 BL03 DOC, 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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BL03 DOC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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