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SH09 XUK

2009 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

259,022 mi
Last recorded259,022 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 XUK
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 259,022 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 246,442 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 230,644 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 230,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 217,655 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 217,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 204,855 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 193,094 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 182,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 182,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault hand brake (1.7 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 170,611 miles

Rear reverse lamps not working

Fail 9 May 2019 170,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 May 2018 157,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 145,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 109,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 92,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 76,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 60,228 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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SH09 XUK is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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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SH09 XUK is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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