2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · S8 DRN
2015 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 59,558 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 DRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 59,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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S8 DRN 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 (S8 DRN) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
S8 DRN Mileage History
- 14/03/202252,101 mi
- 22/03/202354,563 mi+2,462 mi
- 28/03/202455,990 mi+1,427 mi
- 10/03/202557,886 mi+1,896 mi
- 19/03/202659,558 mi+1,672 mi
Average of roughly 1,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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