2013 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · EF63 CNO
2013 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 111,820 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF63 CNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 111,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF63 CNO 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 2013 Audi Q5 (EF63 CNO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
EF63 CNO Mileage History
- 20/03/202350,848 mi
- 04/04/202470,444 mi+19,596 mi
- 04/04/202470,444 mi
- 28/03/202589,941 mi+19,497 mi
- 20/03/2026111,820 mi+21,879 mi
Average of roughly 20,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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