2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · AK11 VKF
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 131,062 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AK11 VKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 131,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK11 VKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi Q5 (AK11 VKF) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AK11 VKF Mileage History
- 02/10/2023112,999 mi
- 09/10/2024120,971 mi+7,972 mi
- 09/10/2024120,971 mi
- 01/10/2025128,729 mi+7,758 mi
- 31/07/2026131,062 mi+2,333 mi
Average of roughly 6,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi Q5 Mk1 (8R)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Consumption (2.0 TFSI)Serious
Early EA888 Gen 2 2.0 TFSI piston rings can allow oil into the combustion chambers, so affected pre-facelift Q5s use a litre every 1,000-1,500 miles with no visible leak and blue smoke on the overrun; the proper fix is internal engine work (pistons and rings), not merely topping up.
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