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H18 LYJ

2014 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi Q565,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 LYJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 87,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 144,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes on front calipers greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 143,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,428 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad lining split (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 138,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,754 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 131,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 125,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,089 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 22,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 74,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,769 miles

nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 47,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,432 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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H18 LYJ is a 2014 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2014 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 65,219 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 12 years old, this Audi Q5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H18 LYJ is a 2014 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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