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BN09 YCX

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,537 mi
Last recorded155,537 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 155,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 152,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 152,071 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 139,748 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 139,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 133,770 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 124,890 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,458 miles

Front both front tyres have damage to outer side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,987 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 22 Apr 2015 73,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,135 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,952 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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BN09 YCX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN09 YCX, 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 BN09 YCX registered?

BN09 YCX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BN09 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 YCX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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