2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · VK18 HMX
2018 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 73,730 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK18 HMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 73,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK18 HMX 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 2018 Audi Q5 (VK18 HMX) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
VK18 HMX Mileage History
- 28/03/202244,573 mi
- 11/04/202355,673 mi+11,100 mi
- 20/03/202465,789 mi+10,116 mi
- 14/04/202570,803 mi+5,014 mi
- 06/04/202673,730 mi+2,927 mi
Average of roughly 7,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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