2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · KU62 CWV
2012 Audi Q5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 183,176 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
KU62 CWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 183,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KU62 CWV 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 2012 Audi Q5 (KU62 CWV) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KU62 CWV Mileage History
- 14/02/2024162,610 mi
- 20/02/2025172,391 mi+9,781 mi
- 25/02/2025172,455 mi+64 mi
- 05/03/2026183,174 mi+10,719 mi
- 06/03/2026183,176 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Early EA888 Gen 2 2.0 TFSI piston rings can allow oil into the combustion chambers, so affected pre-facelift Q5s use a litre every 1,000-1,500 miles with no visible leak and blue smoke on the overrun; the proper fix is internal engine work (pistons and rings), not merely topping up.
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