2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · RV11 DNN
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 132,647 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,647 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.
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RV11 DNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2026
- 132,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV11 DNN 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 2011 Audi Q5 (RV11 DNN) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RV11 DNN Mileage History
- 26/10/2022104,579 mi
- 26/10/2023112,982 mi+8,403 mi
- 09/10/2024120,412 mi+7,430 mi
- 22/10/2025127,235 mi+6,823 mi
- 16/10/2026132,647 mi+5,412 mi
Average of roughly 7,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi Q5 Mk1 (8R)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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