2009 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · BA55 PNK
2009 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 164,173 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA55 PNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 164,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA55 PNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A5 (BA55 PNK) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BA55 PNK Mileage History
- 15/06/2023146,609 mi
- 16/07/2025152,864 mi+6,255 mi
- 22/09/2025152,883 mi+19 mi
- 21/09/2026164,173 mi+11,290 mi
- 21/09/2026164,173 mi
Average of roughly 5,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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