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AJ59 LPU

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,334 mi
Last recorded162,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LPU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f + n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 162,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f + n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 150,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,840 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,100 miles

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,581 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,430 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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AJ59 LPU is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ59 LPU, 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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AJ59 LPU is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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