2013 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · M12 CUC
2013 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2013. Recorded mileage 78,599 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M12 CUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 78,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 CUC 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 2013 Audi Q5 (M12 CUC) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
M12 CUC Mileage History
- 20/01/202364,360 mi
- 23/01/202468,827 mi+4,467 mi
- 08/11/202473,762 mi+4,935 mi
- 07/11/202578,598 mi+4,836 mi
- 08/11/202578,599 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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