2009 Audi Q5 · 15,022 MOT tests
2009 Audi Q5 reliability
2009 Audi Q5s fail 29.6% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 Q5 years (15,022 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 29.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 123,091
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,022
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.1% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure11.1%
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Suspension10.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Tyres3.8%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.24%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.06%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 1.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.58%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.31%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.95%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Audi Q5 reliable?
2009 Audi Q5s fail 29.6% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 Q5 years (15,022 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.84% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.18% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Audi Q5 shows 123,091 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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