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2013 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · JS04 ESS

JS04 ESS

2013 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 96,969 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI Q5
Year / Origin
2013
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
96,969 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT on 12 May 2025 at 89,254 miles with no recorded defects. This follows a failure just five days prior at a nearly identical mileage, suggesting that a minor issue was identified and rectified immediately to secure the passing certificate. The lack of advisories across the last three successful tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable parameters without signs of progressive corrosion or component fatigue. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-average annual use, averaging approximately 6,866 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the December 2022 test at 68,626 miles and the May 2024 test at 80,683 miles, where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in seventeen months. Since then, the car has added roughly 8,600 miles over the last year, reflecting steady and predictable usage patterns that typically minimize accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension assembly compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension bushes and control arms, as these are common failure points on the Audi Q5 platform despite low mileage. While the MOT history is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a check for perished rubber components and potential fluid leaks from the engine or gearbox. Given the recent failures in 2024 and 2025, verifying the condition of the brake calipers and discs is wise to ensure that the issues which triggered those failures were properly addressed rather than merely masked.

JS04 ESS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
  • 96,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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JS04 ESS Mileage History

  1. 13/05/202480,682 mi
  2. 13/05/202480,683 mi+1 mi
  3. 07/05/202589,192 mi+8,509 mi
  4. 12/05/202589,254 mi+62 mi
  5. 29/04/202696,969 mi+7,715 mi

Average of roughly 8,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

JS04 ESS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 16:48
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi Q5 (JS04 ESS) between May 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Coil spring fractured or broken Upper anchorage ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage rod broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.

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