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K55 APE

2018 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi Q542,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 APE
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 60,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2026 114,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 114,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,192 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,183 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 44,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,850 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 82,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,986 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nail ()

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

offside rear tyre has side wall damage both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,169 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 59,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,618 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,534 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,254 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,997 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

all 4 tyres cracking

plastic trim fitted to both sills

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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K55 APE is a 2018 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2018 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 42,396 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 8 years old, this Audi Q5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K55 APE is a 2018 Audi Q5, first registered on 18 April 2018.

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