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AB59 BEN

2011 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 BEN
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 136,092 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 136,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre flanges corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower light lens slightly loose in bumper

Fail 6 Jan 2026 128,030 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 124,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 124,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 117,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 110,501 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 110,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 101,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 94,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 89,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in windscreen

front brake pads approaching wear indicator

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,926 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AB59 BEN is a 2011 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 80,702 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 15 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB59 BEN is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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