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BN59 WPF

2009 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WPF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,259 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 133,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 130,570 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate lamps flickering

Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate lamps flickering

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear and flashing (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,304 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear and flashing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,406 miles

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

Rear Number plate LED lights have a slight flicker

Fail 10 Dec 2019 117,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Number plate LED lights have a slight flicker

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,049 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 107,046 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both TYRES WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or some items.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,895 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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BN59 WPF is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN59 WPF, 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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BN59 WPF is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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