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SM09 WLR

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,439 mi
Last recorded157,439 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 WLR
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 157,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (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))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 147,467 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 147,467 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted front and sides, limiting the complete inspection of the underbody

prop shaft corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 143,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted front and sides, limiting the complete inspection of the underbody

prop shaft corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,283 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 138,283 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 128,781 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking PAS fluid bottle hose clip missing (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 126,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,735 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,666 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,618 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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SM09 WLR is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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SM09 WLR is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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