2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · NB04 RLO
2015 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2015. Recorded mileage 76,690 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB04 RLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 76,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NB04 RLO 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 (NB04 RLO) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
NB04 RLO Mileage History
- 31/08/202356,480 mi
- 01/09/202356,480 mi
- 24/09/202462,809 mi+6,329 mi
- 08/09/202568,750 mi+5,941 mi
- 14/09/202676,690 mi+7,940 mi
Average of roughly 6,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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