2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · GV11 KLC
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 126,796 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,796 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GV11 KLC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 126,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV11 KLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi Q5 (GV11 KLC) between July 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
GV11 KLC Mileage History
- 26/07/201441,070 mi
- 24/07/201548,901 mi+7,831 mi
- 22/07/201655,402 mi+6,501 mi
- 19/07/201762,586 mi+7,184 mi
- 09/07/201868,694 mi+6,108 mi
- 18/07/201975,406 mi+6,712 mi
- 30/07/202080,811 mi+5,405 mi
- 31/07/202080,811 mi
- 12/07/202184,659 mi+3,848 mi
- 13/07/202184,659 mi
- 15/07/202290,534 mi+5,875 mi
- 18/07/202290,534 mi
- 12/07/202397,651 mi+7,117 mi
- 13/09/2024109,365 mi+11,714 mi
- 13/09/2025113,858 mi+4,493 mi
- 07/09/2026126,783 mi+12,925 mi
- 08/09/2026126,796 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 7,073 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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