2015 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · BK65 SXL
2015 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 70,144 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK65 SXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 70,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK65 SXL 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 2015 Audi Q5 (BK65 SXL) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
BK65 SXL Mileage History
- 21/04/202244,417 mi
- 24/04/202351,078 mi+6,661 mi
- 22/04/202457,603 mi+6,525 mi
- 22/04/202564,151 mi+6,548 mi
- 13/04/202670,144 mi+5,993 mi
Average of roughly 6,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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