2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · RE61 VYM
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 145,019 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,019 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.
RE61 VYM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 145,019 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.
RE61 VYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi Q5 (RE61 VYM) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Exhaust silencer insecure centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RE61 VYM Mileage History
- 02/05/2023138,473 mi
- 22/05/2024141,526 mi+3,053 mi
- 22/04/2025145,005 mi+3,479 mi
- 25/04/2025145,019 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,302 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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