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WU61 VLS

2011 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,955 mi
Last recorded132,955 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 VLS
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 132,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 132,949 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 124,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,681 miles

Under tray engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,442 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 110,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 103,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,703 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,547 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (rear bush(s)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,536 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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WU61 VLS is a 2011 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 80,702 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 15 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU61 VLS is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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