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A5 XJU

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,442 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre / cut in outer sidewall no cord exposed

Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,249 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 91,249 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in centre tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in centre tread 2.5mm, also deep cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust clamp broken, system not loose and supported at time of test, advise replacement

plastic undertrays fitted, preventing full clear view of underbody and components (brake and fuel lines)

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 68,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped tread

centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken,system not loose or insecure

marks to screen due to prolonged use of a defective blade

Fail 25 May 2022 68,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped tread

centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken,system not loose or insecure

marks to screen due to prolonged use of a defective blade

Pass 13 May 2021 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2020 51,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 51,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 11 Jun 2018 45,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,078 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 32,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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A5 XJU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 XJU, 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 A5 XJU registered?

A5 XJU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is A5 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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