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BT09 JZV

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,859 mi
Last recorded143,859 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 JZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,859 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 143,859 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 140,966 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 24 May 2022 136,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,059 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,252 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,139 miles

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

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,711 miles

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

Offside front tyre close to minimum tread depth wear bars

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,732 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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BT09 JZV is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BT09 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

BT09 JZV is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is BT09 JZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 JZV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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