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AJ59 PVW

2009 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 PVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 116,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside inspection is limited due to covers

Pass 27 Dec 2023 98,304 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,135 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 84,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tred on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested do to defects on off side rear tyre may have caused tyre to blow out (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tred on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,486 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,566 miles

Front Tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,620 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,748 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and split but not leaking or insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,596 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 39,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,555 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AJ59 PVW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ59 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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