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2009 AUDI A5
General Information
- Registration SW09BNJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2967cc
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- Expires 19 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,726 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2026 12 Jun 202616 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,744 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,038 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024 12 Jun 202620 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,567 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,164 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,386 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,386 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,478 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front tyre cuts on outer side wall
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front tyre cuts on outer side wall
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,889 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,934 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,068 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,068 MI
12 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,995 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,874 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,251 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,824 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW09BNJ was registered on 2009-05-25
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