2012 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · ML02 COW
2012 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 83,538 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
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ML02 COW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 83,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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ML02 COW 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 (ML02 COW) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
ML02 COW Mileage History
- 22/11/202147,233 mi
- 24/11/202256,184 mi+8,951 mi
- 16/11/202364,868 mi+8,684 mi
- 30/10/202471,273 mi+6,405 mi
- 05/11/202583,538 mi+12,265 mi
Average of roughly 9,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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