2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · CJ61 BAD
2015 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 95,998 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ61 BAD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 95,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ61 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi Q5 (CJ61 BAD) between August 2018 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
CJ61 BAD Mileage History
- 03/08/201826,197 mi
- 29/08/201936,801 mi+10,604 mi
- 29/08/201936,801 mi
- 26/08/202043,176 mi+6,375 mi
- 28/08/202043,176 mi
- 06/09/202150,406 mi+7,230 mi
- 25/08/202257,781 mi+7,375 mi
- 06/09/202257,945 mi+164 mi
- 06/09/202257,945 mi
- 26/07/202367,791 mi+9,846 mi
- 03/08/202367,791 mi
- 07/08/202478,834 mi+11,043 mi
- 07/08/202478,834 mi
- 04/10/202587,310 mi+8,476 mi
- 25/09/202695,998 mi+8,688 mi
Average of roughly 8,571 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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