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A23 BDG

2009 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BDG
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 165,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 157,483 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine, sill and under guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

under vehicle covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2023 146,653 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly duller than nsf

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe covered in wax oil

under guards fitted, restricting full inspection on floor and sills including engine bay cover

Fail 21 Nov 2023 146,621 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both shocks slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly perished

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Front head lamp dip beam slightly dull but pattern fine

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers and under floor covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,616 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os nsr nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 139,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os nsr nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,026 miles

Manufacturers guards fitted to underside

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 135,026 miles

Manufacturers guards fitted to underside

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 125,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 113,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 80,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,555 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,419 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,344 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q5?

Based on 932,637 MOT tests across 109,587 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,701
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
109,587
On UK Roads
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A23 BDG is a 2009 Audi Q5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q5 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A23 BDG is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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