2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · SV11 VEK
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 106,326 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,326 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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SV11 VEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 106,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV11 VEK 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 (SV11 VEK) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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.
SV11 VEK Mileage History
- 25/01/202291,764 mi
- 31/01/202393,456 mi+1,692 mi
- 23/01/202496,812 mi+3,356 mi
- 13/02/2025101,164 mi+4,352 mi
- 12/02/2026106,326 mi+5,162 mi
Average of roughly 3,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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