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F26 RES

2009 Audi Q5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,804 mi
Last recorded165,804 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 RES
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 165,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 147,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,969 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rearmost exhaust heatshield loose but secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,388 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rearmost exhaust heatshield loose but secure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracked/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 111,546 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 111,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 102,327 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 102,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 91,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,574 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken Top mounting cup detached (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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F26 RES is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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F26 RES is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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