2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,679 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,679 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    110 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    111 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Body & chassis14.5%
  3. Suspension13.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  5. Tyres5.1%
  6. Brakes4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2009 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,679 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).