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C8 TCD

2009 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,188 mi
Last recorded171,188 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TCD
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 171,188 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 171,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 167,928 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 167,928 miles

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

Grease leaking passed the inner clip on n/s outer c.v. joint gaiter

Pass 2 Feb 2024 162,395 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 162,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 156,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 150,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 150,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,098 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer C V Joint boot leaking grease slightly at outer end

Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer C V Joint boot leaking grease slightly at outer end

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,729 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Nearside front, front upper arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 124,729 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Nearside front, front upper arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,956 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,585 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,184 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C8 TCD is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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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C8 TCD is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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