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YC59 HLX

2009 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,574 mi
Last recorded146,574 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Q589,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 HLX
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,076 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 141,076 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 133,208 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 133,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tyre has shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Advise rear exhaust heat shielding broken away

Fail 14 Aug 2020 104,664 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tyre has shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Advise rear exhaust heat shielding broken away

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,693 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 96,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,429 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,816 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2017 77,814 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,994 miles

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

both rear brake calipers corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

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

both rear brake calipers corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,572 miles

centre exhaust sleeve broken

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,763 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,204 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC59 HLX is a 2009 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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YC59 HLX is a 2009 Audi Q5, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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