2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · K66 RAU
2017 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 65,667 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K66 RAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 65,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K66 RAU 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 2017 Audi Q5 (K66 RAU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 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), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
K66 RAU Mileage History
- 14/02/202340,427 mi
- 19/02/202450,390 mi+9,963 mi
- 03/02/202558,420 mi+8,030 mi
- 09/02/202665,667 mi+7,247 mi
- 10/02/202665,667 mi
Average of roughly 8,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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