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RJ59 SXX

2009 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 SXX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 113,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 113,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy straight through pipes fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

exhaust silencers removed and straight pipe fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 108,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencers removed and straight pipe fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2023 101,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (Kerb damage) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted all over

Pass 9 Apr 2022 96,879 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2022 96,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine misfire

Pass 27 Feb 2021 88,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,027 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/39/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,366 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,103 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,793 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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RJ59 SXX is a 2009 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ59 SXX, 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 RJ59 SXX registered?

RJ59 SXX is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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