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BU09 VFM

2009 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VFM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,925 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 116,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 108,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

winter tyres fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 71,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

winter tyres fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,975 miles

winter tyres fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,975 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,874 miles

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

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

off side rear door not unlocking with central locking

Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,874 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off side rear door not unlocking with central locking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,486 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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BU09 VFM is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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BU09 VFM is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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