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Y21 LAY

2011 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,453 mi
Last recorded146,453 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q580,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,453 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 146,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 136,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,668 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 123,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,416 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

plastic engine and u nderfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Road wheel fixing missing 1 of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

plastic engine and u nderfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,370 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,092 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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Y21 LAY is a 2011 Audi Q5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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Y21 LAY is a 2011 Audi Q5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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