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AK59 PFJ

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

287,278 mi
Last recorded287,278 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 287,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 280,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight oil from shock absorber. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear suspension arm bush worn 50% (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear suspension arm bush worn 50% (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 271,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn smooth on inside and has signs of flat spot and nearly through to cords

Fail 14 Nov 2023 271,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative replaced bulb (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn smooth on inside and has signs of flat spot and nearly through to cords

Pass 3 Nov 2022 264,964 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 264,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 258,140 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 258,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

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))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 251,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 251,434 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 233,290 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 207,106 miles

Emissions low revs/fresh air

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 173,353 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Emissions fresh air/low revs

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 142,686 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 111,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,657 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK59 PFJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK59 PFJ, 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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AK59 PFJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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