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BT09 DYP

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,415 mi
Last recorded151,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 DYP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 151,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 148,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 141,281 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 141,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 135,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 135,088 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 127,437 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 127,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image projected (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light slightly reduced in output

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 115,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,857 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,407 miles

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

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

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)

eng. management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,401 miles

both rear shock absorbers weaping slightly

nsr tyre stepping on inner edge

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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BT09 DYP is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT09 DYP, 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 BT09 DYP registered?

BT09 DYP is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is BT09 DYP safe to buy?

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