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2009 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · X19 DJF

X19 DJF

2009 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 53,659 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2009 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
53,659 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean record over the last two annual cycles. The most recent test in December 2025 at 53,659 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean results in 2024, suggesting that the current ownership is addressing minor issues before they escalate into failures. At 17 years of age, the recorded mileage of 53,659 miles represents a low average of approximately 3,156 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the history, with only 2,089 miles covered between the December 2024 and 2025 tests, and 1,871 miles prior. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the infrequent use of the vehicle leads to age-related degradation of rubber and fluid components that mileage alone does not capture. A buyer should focus specifically on the condition of rubber-based parts during a physical inspection. The 2021 test at 45,107 miles flagged both front tyres for cracking and perishing, a common symptom of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods. You must inspect the tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes, and engine hoses for dry rot or cracking. The corroded exhaust mounting clamp noted in 2023 at 49,699 miles indicates that corrosion is beginning to affect external hardware, so a check of the exhaust system integrity and hangers is necessary to ensure no structural rust has progressed.
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X19 DJF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
  • 53,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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X19 DJF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A5 (X19 DJF) between December 2021 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

X19 DJF Mileage History

  1. 04/12/202145,107 mi
  2. 03/12/202247,525 mi+2,418 mi
  3. 11/12/202349,699 mi+2,174 mi
  4. 07/12/202451,570 mi+1,871 mi
  5. 06/12/202553,659 mi+2,089 mi

Average of roughly 2,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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