2014 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · K90 CAJ
2014 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2014. Recorded mileage 139,761 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K90 CAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 139,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K90 CAJ 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 (K90 CAJ) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
K90 CAJ Mileage History
- 13/02/2023110,124 mi
- 03/04/2024122,502 mi+12,378 mi
- 12/02/2025127,725 mi+5,223 mi
- 11/08/2025127,744 mi+19 mi
- 17/07/2026139,761 mi+12,017 mi
Average of roughly 8,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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