2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · CU12 FZO
2012 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 97,094 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,094 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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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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CU12 FZO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2021
- 97,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CU12 FZO MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Audi Q5 (CU12 FZO) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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