2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · L1 BVT
2018 Audi Q5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 86,433 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L1 BVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 86,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L1 BVT 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 2018 Audi Q5 (L1 BVT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
L1 BVT Mileage History
- 09/08/202349,542 mi
- 29/08/202463,062 mi+13,520 mi
- 07/08/202574,599 mi+11,537 mi
- 24/08/202686,433 mi+11,834 mi
- 24/08/202686,433 mi
Average of roughly 12,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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