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DE09 LJO

2009 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,529 mi
Last recorded145,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm ,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 145,529 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm ,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 140,592 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle under trays damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,986 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s under tray slight damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2023 121,077 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,360 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,365 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,029 miles

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

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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DE09 LJO is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black 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 DE09 LJO, 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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DE09 LJO is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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