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D26 GLM

2011 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

220,492 mi
Last recorded220,492 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 GLM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 220,492 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 220,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2025 143,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 134,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 207,298 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

general corrosion underneath sills and rear

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,212 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe rusty.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 124,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe rusty.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 197,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 115,846 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 191,481 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 186,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,824 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,824 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 177,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,564 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 167,541 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 167,494 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram modified and steering adversely affected steering arm play (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,295 miles

E M L on

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

E M L on

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 156,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 145,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,909 miles

covers fitted

cracks in tyre treads

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,401 miles

covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 143,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 143,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,726 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,838 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pads worn

osr brake flexi insecure

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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D26 GLM is a 2011 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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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D26 GLM is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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