2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · W8 BLL
2014 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 164,728 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W8 BLL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 164,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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W8 BLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi Q5 (W8 BLL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
W8 BLL Mileage History
- 22/10/2022125,060 mi
- 31/10/2023139,213 mi+14,153 mi
- 23/09/2024150,235 mi+11,022 mi
- 07/10/2025164,728 mi+14,493 mi
Average of roughly 13,399 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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