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BJ59 LGC

2009 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 LGC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,094 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is also badly cracked and has a bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 72,421 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall and is wearing low on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,509 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 64,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,644 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 62,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear adequate temporary repair (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,359 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,777 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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BJ59 LGC is a 2009 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BJ59 LGC, 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 LGC is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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