2014 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · SM14 FVN
2014 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 100,225 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM14 FVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 100,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM14 FVN 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 2014 Audi Q5 (SM14 FVN) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM14 FVN Mileage History
- 12/02/202475,989 mi
- 14/02/202475,991 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/202586,157 mi+10,166 mi
- 10/07/2026100,218 mi+14,061 mi
- 17/07/2026100,225 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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