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AV09 HRJ

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,823 mi
Last recorded167,823 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 162,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 162,661 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (middle lower arm bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 150,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,501 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,500 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light inop.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,523 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,584 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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AV09 HRJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AV09 HRJ, 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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AV09 HRJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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