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MR57 SMP

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,619 mi
Last recorded158,619 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR57 SMP
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 158,619 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 158,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 154,468 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 150,582 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 150,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,098 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 145,098 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 141,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension bump stops breaking up

Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension bump stops breaking up

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,550 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 118,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 80,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 80,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 65,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 May 2012 48,390 miles

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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MR57 SMP is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 17 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MR57 SMP is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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