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DG59 GLJ

2009 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 GLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 129,897 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive can be seen in inner wheel arch [body] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,095 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,506 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,459 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,459 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear 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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DG59 GLJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DG59 GLJ, 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 DG59 GLJ registered?

DG59 GLJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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