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BO53 SGS

2009 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,386 mi
Last recorded175,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 SGS
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 175,386 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 166,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 157,738 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres have light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 157,738 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres have light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 151,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 143,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,590 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 136,587 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))

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

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,069 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,284 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 73,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,680 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 43,800 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service due light on dash

Fail 29 May 2013 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service due light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,284 miles

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

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

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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BO53 SGS is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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BO53 SGS is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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