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SW09 USX

2009 Audi Q5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,870 mi
Last recorded131,870 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 USX
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 131,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 126,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust flexi pipe nuts corroded / exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 121,640 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at the steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe join part nuts missing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,060 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose center and rear

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,057 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2021 98,057 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 91,411 miles

Offside Front steering arm has free play

Fail 16 May 2019 91,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has free play

Pass 17 May 2018 87,371 miles

Nearside Rear level sensor broken

Fail 17 May 2018 87,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear level sensor broken

Pass 10 May 2017 82,531 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 79,116 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 79,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 75,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 70,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,898 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 USX is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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SW09 USX is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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