2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · BV18 LKU
2018 Audi Q5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 44,746 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV18 LKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 44,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV18 LKU 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 2018 Audi Q5 (BV18 LKU) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
BV18 LKU Mileage History
- 13/06/202329,014 mi
- 14/06/202329,015 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/202432,709 mi+3,694 mi
- 06/06/202537,167 mi+4,458 mi
- 04/06/202644,746 mi+7,579 mi
Average of roughly 5,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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