2013 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · E21 YAH
2013 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 101,971 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E21 YAH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 101,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E21 YAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi Q5 (E21 YAH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
E21 YAH Mileage History
- 05/10/202279,233 mi
- 28/10/202387,378 mi+8,145 mi
- 08/10/202495,565 mi+8,187 mi
- 24/10/2025101,971 mi+6,406 mi
Average of roughly 7,449 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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