2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · L66 OBY
2015 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2015. Recorded mileage 120,919 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L66 OBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 120,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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L66 OBY 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 2015 Audi Q5 (L66 OBY) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Suspension (6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
L66 OBY Mileage History
- 09/09/2024101,890 mi
- 09/09/2024101,890 mi
- 10/09/2025110,726 mi+8,836 mi
- 25/08/2026120,615 mi+9,889 mi
- 02/09/2026120,919 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 9,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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