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GL09 BYS

2009 Audi Q5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 157,871 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 146,942 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 146,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 138,467 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 138,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,075 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 136,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear suspension arm inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear suspension arm inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted making it hard to see components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,982 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,015 miles

Both front b/discs getting worn

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of wear, and worn at inner tread edge

Rear b/pads worn low and getting near limits of wear

Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,015 miles

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

Both front b/discs getting worn

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of wear, and worn at inner tread edge

Rear b/pads worn low and getting near limits of wear

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,705 miles

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

Small chips in windscreen. Under-tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2016 56,543 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 56,543 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges close to limit

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 40,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 32,094 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,702 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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GL09 BYS is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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GL09 BYS is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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