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HU53 FAU

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,785 mi
Last recorded165,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU53 FAU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 165,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 165,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 162,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 162,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 157,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,136 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing and cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,529 miles

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

undertray engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 10 Jan 2019 115,469 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

undertray engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,031 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,022 miles

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

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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HU53 FAU is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was HU53 FAU registered?

HU53 FAU is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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The MOT history for HU53 FAU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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