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SW09 LDY

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

243,996 mi
Last recorded243,996 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LDY
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 243,996 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 213,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 192,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 178,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 178,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2022 168,935 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 168,935 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 157,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 157,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,395 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 145,395 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 121,476 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 121,476 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 112,562 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 108,032 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,967 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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SW09 LDY 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 76.2%.

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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SW09 LDY is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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