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DG09 NGJ

2009 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,142 mi
Last recorded199,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 NGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 199,142 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 194,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 182,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 159,435 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,180 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 142,172 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres edges worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres slight cracking between treads

Fail 15 Mar 2017 117,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres slight cracking between treads

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,158 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear lamp condensated not effecting operation

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,493 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Link bar on rear headlamp levelling sensor almost severed through

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,383 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,646 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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DG09 NGJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG09 NGJ, 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 DG09 NGJ registered?

DG09 NGJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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