2012 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · J16 PBD
2012 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 66,287 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
J16 PBD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 66,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J16 PBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi Q5 (J16 PBD) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J16 PBD Mileage History
- 27/03/201514,423 mi
- 17/03/201619,962 mi+5,539 mi
- 14/03/201725,912 mi+5,950 mi
- 17/04/201832,304 mi+6,392 mi
- 04/04/201937,212 mi+4,908 mi
- 14/04/202042,546 mi+5,334 mi
- 09/04/202145,923 mi+3,377 mi
- 28/03/202249,414 mi+3,491 mi
- 03/04/202352,954 mi+3,540 mi
- 22/03/202457,195 mi+4,241 mi
- 08/04/202562,083 mi+4,888 mi
- 09/04/202562,083 mi
- 23/03/202666,287 mi+4,204 mi
Average of roughly 4,719 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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