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DG59 UJW

2009 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,879 mi
Last recorded111,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UJW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 111,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,744 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 103,733 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,499 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 94,499 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,360 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,979 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,914 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 52,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,252 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 44,173 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,191 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,919 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

spare wheel insecure.

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 UJW is a 2009 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG59 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

DG59 UJW is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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