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JF05 GAB

2011 Audi Q5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,818 mi
Last recorded135,818 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF05 GAB
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack detected at both front wheels

Fail 21 Aug 2025 135,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield Insecure

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 113,328 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 113,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,873 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has excessive play advise replacement ()

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2021 107,867 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamps corroded and moving around (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has excessive play advise replacement ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,501 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,537 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,845 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,203 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 40,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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JF05 GAB is a 2011 Audi Q5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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JF05 GAB is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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