2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · AY53 ADE
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 133,197 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,197 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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AY53 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 133,197 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AY53 ADE Mileage History
- 08/04/2024122,073 mi
- 15/07/2024124,212 mi+2,139 mi
- 04/07/2025129,412 mi+5,200 mi
- 18/06/2026133,173 mi+3,761 mi
- 29/06/2026133,197 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY53 ADE 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 (AY53 ADE) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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