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BJ59 DSE

2009 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,312 mi
Last recorded144,312 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 144,312 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2025 140,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,529 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 115,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S SLIGHTLY THINNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S SLIGHTLY THINNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,283 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,203 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED IN TREAD

N/S/F TYRE BECOMING WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,839 miles

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

nearside front tyre has long splits on inner sidewall[no cords visible]and is under inflated.

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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BJ59 DSE is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ59 DSE, 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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BJ59 DSE is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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