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AV59 XJJ

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,155 mi
Last recorded160,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 160,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 135,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,806 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (offside slight bind) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearing excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,381 miles

Front Stone chips on windscreen

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 101,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Stone chips on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,667 miles

Offside Outer washer jet aim requires attension

emissions to low to register on opacitymeter

tyre vale stems slightly deteriated

Fail 9 Jan 2019 96,664 miles

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

Offside Outer washer jet aim requires attension

emissions to low to register on opacitymeter

tyre vale stems slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,633 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp is broken but still secure

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,863 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 63,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,712 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,204 miles

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

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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AV59 XJJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue 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 AV59 XJJ, 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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What year was AV59 XJJ registered?

AV59 XJJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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