2014 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · E16 FEB
2014 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 53,661 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E16 FEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 53,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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E16 FEB 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 (E16 FEB) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
E16 FEB Mileage History
- 16/02/202238,179 mi
- 10/02/202343,232 mi+5,053 mi
- 19/02/202447,436 mi+4,204 mi
- 15/02/202550,785 mi+3,349 mi
- 19/02/202653,661 mi+2,876 mi
Average of roughly 3,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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