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AJ59 OSR

2009 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,555 mi
Last recorded186,555 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OSR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 186,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

coolant level minimum

o/s/f door check strap fixing bold loose and clicking

oil low warring light on dash

Fail 6 Dec 2025 186,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level minimum

o/s/f door check strap fixing bold loose and clicking

oil low warring light on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2024 171,890 miles

Headlamp beam patterns could be better

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

Washers could be better

Fail 31 Dec 2024 171,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

lower steering universal joint has slight play

off side washer jet part blocked

Pass 24 Nov 2023 156,226 miles

Offside windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 143,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,002 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 133,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,203 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 117,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 110,373 miles

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

Nearside Front door would not open from the outside until open from inside.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 110,372 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front door would not open from the outside until open from inside.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 104,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 93,241 miles

All brake discs have light surface corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers are becoming smeary

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 79,407 miles

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

Centre silencer clamp has rusted through but still supports exhaust at present

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,658 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 OSR is a 2009 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ59 OSR, 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 OSR is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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