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BT09 LYZ

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 113,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 105,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 99,923 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil filler cap missing

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

Pass 6 May 2022 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,388 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 85,388 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 78,855 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 69,986 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 61,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,714 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 LYZ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BT09 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

BT09 LYZ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BT09 LYZ 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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