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BJ09 DTX

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 160,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 159,069 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 159,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 155,939 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,496 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,569 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 127,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,257 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 102,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rev limited, unable to carry out smoke test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,243 miles

pads 80% worn on nsr inner

Pass 1 May 2012 53,147 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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BJ09 DTX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 BJ09 DTX, 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 BJ09 DTX registered?

BJ09 DTX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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