2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · D1 ADB
2014 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 138,340 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D1 ADB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2026
- 138,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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D1 ADB 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 2014 Audi Q5 (D1 ADB) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D1 ADB Mileage History
- 11/03/2022100,253 mi
- 05/04/2023110,091 mi+9,838 mi
- 03/04/2024119,018 mi+8,927 mi
- 16/04/2025130,042 mi+11,024 mi
- 01/04/2026138,340 mi+8,298 mi
Average of roughly 9,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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