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SP59 VDE

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,870 mi
Last recorded178,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VDE
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 178,870 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 178,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play also boot torn (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 176,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

steering gaiter damaged(knuckle joint )

Fail 31 Dec 2024 176,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn arm under shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

steering gaiter damaged(knuckle joint )

Pass 25 Jan 2024 168,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 149,273 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 149,273 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 138,282 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,121 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 84,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,652 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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SP59 VDE is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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SP59 VDE is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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