2014 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · J18 LBA
2014 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 120,366 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J18 LBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 120,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J18 LBA 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 2014 Audi Q5 (J18 LBA) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
J18 LBA Mileage History
- 26/04/202278,124 mi
- 28/04/202388,772 mi+10,648 mi
- 22/05/2024100,421 mi+11,649 mi
- 29/05/2025110,399 mi+9,978 mi
- 28/05/2026120,366 mi+9,967 mi
Average of roughly 10,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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