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BJ59 RDX

2009 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RDX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,690 miles

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

Screenwash jet aims weak/low

Fail 19 Nov 2025 88,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Screenwash jet aims weak/low

Pass 18 Nov 2024 82,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 82,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor link broken at NSR suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN BADLY, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,040 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,169 miles

damage to outer sidewalls n/s front and rear tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,436 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve has been repaired but not blowing or insecure

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,390 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

O/s/r tyre cracked around edges of tread

Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,352 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

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 RDX is a 2009 Audi A5 in Purple 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 BJ59 RDX, 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 BJ59 RDX registered?

BJ59 RDX is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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