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RJ09 TXE

2009 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,160 mi
Last recorded123,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 TXE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat leaking along seams. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sill/Jacking point damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat leaking along seams. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sill/Jacking point damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 108,886 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,281 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 90,262 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,778 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,151 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,463 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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RJ09 TXE is a 2009 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ09 TXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ09 TXE registered?

RJ09 TXE is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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