2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · AB55 MLB
2012 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 139,943 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,943 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.
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AB55 MLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 139,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB55 MLB 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 2012 Audi Q5 (AB55 MLB) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AB55 MLB Mileage History
- 04/10/2023108,674 mi
- 05/10/2023108,677 mi+3 mi
- 01/10/2024132,142 mi+23,465 mi
- 02/10/2024132,144 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2025139,943 mi+7,799 mi
Average of roughly 15,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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