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J8 VSL

2011 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VSL
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 125,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 125,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,854 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,268 miles

Front front blades slight smear

Fail 23 Feb 2023 115,268 miles

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

Front front blades slight smear

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,479 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 107,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,839 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,660 miles

tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,180 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 39,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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J8 VSL is a 2011 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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J8 VSL is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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