2015 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · H18 TAE
2015 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 143,806 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H18 TAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 143,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H18 TAE 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 2015 Audi Q5 (H18 TAE) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 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.
H18 TAE Mileage History
- 13/07/202292,799 mi
- 13/07/2023106,364 mi+13,565 mi
- 21/08/2024119,483 mi+13,119 mi
- 15/08/2025132,482 mi+12,999 mi
- 20/08/2026143,806 mi+11,324 mi
Average of roughly 12,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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