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AJ09 JVT

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 JVT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,820 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays

Fail 8 Jun 2026 143,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 19 May 2025 140,203 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre on edge

Offside Front window drops and regulator not working

Oil leak, but not excessive behind damaged under shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine noisy and idles erratically

Fail 19 May 2025 140,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre on edge

Offside Front window drops and regulator not working

Oil leak, but not excessive behind damaged under shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine noisy and idles erratically

Pass 21 May 2024 130,775 miles

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

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

Undertray damaged

Fail 21 May 2024 130,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray damaged

Pass 10 May 2023 126,367 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light on

Undertray damaged

Fail 10 May 2023 126,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light on

Undertray damaged

Pass 4 May 2022 122,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,468 miles

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 3 May 2019 112,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 100,588 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 87,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 87,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,820 miles

Front brake discs lipped, pads sensor close

Rear brake pads low

Slight deterioration to front number plate

Slight play nsf lower foward ball joint

Pass 9 May 2015 65,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 43,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 29,437 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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AJ09 JVT is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ09 JVT, 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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AJ09 JVT is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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