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AY53 ADE

2011 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,197 mi
Last recorded133,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 133,197 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 133,173 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 129,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints

Fail 24 Jan 2024 120,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s/f level device arm broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/r level device arm broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached o/s/f lower ball joint excessively worn [rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 108,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 94,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 92,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,431 miles

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

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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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AY53 ADE is a 2011 Audi Q5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AY53 ADE is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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