
Audi A5
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc
LM09 BWUMOT history
LM09 BWU is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 15 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 104,357 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM09 BWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 15 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM09 BWU was last recorded at 104,357 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 6,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 97,584 miles · 8 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,773 miles
- Average per year
- 7,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 104,357 miles
- 2021 – 97,584 miles
- 2020 – 94,913 miles
- 2019 – 89,577 miles
- 2018 – 81,311 miles
- 2017 – 70,670 miles
- 2016 – 60,822 miles
- 2015 – 50,193 miles
- 2014 – 41,017 miles
- 2012 – 26,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and grease leaked out, still prevents ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Steering is notchy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,357 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 104,357 miles
- Test number
- 502851436527
- AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fail104,357 miles (+6,773)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,357 miles
- Test number
- 245685406314
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass97,584 miles (+2,671)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,584 miles
- Test number
- 582716570504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,913 miles (+5,336)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 94,913 miles
- Test number
- 333295466775
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOff side windscreen washer parsley blocked
Pass89,577 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 578249829729
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and grease leaked out, still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,577 miles (+8,266)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 951739017327
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and grease leaked out, still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass81,311 miles (+10,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,311 miles
- Test number
- 493134515694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower - front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged inner & outer sidewalls are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamps are deteriorated but join is not leaking
Pass70,670 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 70,670 miles
- Test number
- 380692004635
- AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded to excess
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail70,670 miles (+9,848)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,670 miles
- Test number
- 635856961656
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded to excess
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,822 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 60,822 miles
- Test number
- 260843733736
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering is notchy
Fail60,821 miles (+10,628)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,821 miles
- Test number
- 793688966046
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering is notchy
Pass50,193 miles (+9,176)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 50,193 miles
- Test number
- 308187045143
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass41,017 miles (+14,604)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,017 miles
- Test number
- 926761654101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,413 miles
- Test number
- 159351482125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM09 BWU
- Does LM09 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM09 BWU expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM09 BWU?
- The MOT on LM09 BWU expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM09 BWU done?
- LM09 BWU was recorded at 104,357 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
- Has LM09 BWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM09 BWU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM09 BWU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LM09 BWU find?
- LM09 BWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 10 advisories: engine coolant level low; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.
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