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SW59 BUF

2009 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,071 mi
Last recorded156,071 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BUF
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 156,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 133,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 125,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,393 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,455 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 103,455 miles

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 15 Jul 2019 91,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,449 miles

all tyres front and rear are worn on edges

height sensor arm detached on n/s front

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,548 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,485 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,155 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 47,154 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,737 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,107 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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SW59 BUF 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 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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SW59 BUF is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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