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R500 PLB

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,078 mi
Last recorded184,078 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PLB
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 184,078 miles

Both rear tyresclise to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2025 172,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 172,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn As chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 160,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,768 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2022 150,074 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,880 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 142,880 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,478 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2020 137,478 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 120,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,917 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 103,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,194 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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R500 PLB 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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R500 PLB is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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