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X8 DAD

2009 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,003 mi
Last recorded173,003 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 DAD
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 173,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 172,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 163,369 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 163,369 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 158,406 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 158,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire LOOSE (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 150,085 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2021 150,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 144,572 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 144,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 140,611 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 140,498 miles

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 8 Aug 2018 135,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,181 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,138 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,943 miles

Nearside under floor guards damaged but still secure at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,943 miles

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

Nearside front feathered inner and outer edges

Nearside under floor guards damaged but still secure at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,660 miles

N/S/F tyre inner wall worn slightly.

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

Wipers smear slightly.

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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X8 DAD is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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X8 DAD is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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