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M5 PHM

2008 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,418 mi
Last recorded172,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q587,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PHM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 172,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 165,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 140,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 140,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,075 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,951 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both aero style blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both aero style blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb 239. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,815 miles

Front wiper becoming slighty worn

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

all brake discs starting to become worn and have lip

both front tyre wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,547 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,749 miles

Damage to windscreen zone B

Fuel cap drain-away blocked

Rear seats not presented for test

Winter tyres fitted x4

Fail 6 Nov 2012 44,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to windscreen zone B

Fuel cap drain-away blocked

Rear seats not presented for test

Winter tyres fitted x4

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M5 PHM is a 2008 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 87,928 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 18 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M5 PHM registered?

M5 PHM is a 2008 Audi Q5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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