2010 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · M9 PTL
2010 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 172,131 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
M9 PTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 172,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M9 PTL 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 2010 Audi Q5 (M9 PTL) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M9 PTL Mileage History
- 12/12/2023156,588 mi
- 10/12/2024165,472 mi+8,884 mi
- 02/12/2025172,002 mi+6,530 mi
- 22/12/2025172,125 mi+123 mi
- 05/01/2026172,131 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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