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DJ05 ARM

2009 Audi A5

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,767 mi
Last recorded207,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 ARM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 207,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 207,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 194,646 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 194,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 182,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 182,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 170,922 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 170,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 159,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 142,425 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main arm with lower shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 142,386 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres on 1.6mm 245-40-18

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main arm with lower shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 120,019 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Heavy engine oil leak

Rear brake discs heavily worn pitted and scored

Fail 18 Jun 2020 120,019 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs heavily worn pitted and scored

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,856 miles

Major oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,814 miles

acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,732 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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DJ05 ARM is a 2009 Audi A5 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DJ05 ARM, 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 DJ05 ARM registered?

DJ05 ARM is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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