2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · WHZ 1012
2014 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 150,744 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WHZ 1012 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 150,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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WHZ 1012 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 (WHZ 1012) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WHZ 1012 Mileage History
- 24/09/2024128,166 mi
- 15/09/2025139,829 mi+11,663 mi
- 16/09/2025139,833 mi+4 mi
- 14/09/2026150,718 mi+10,885 mi
- 17/09/2026150,744 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 11,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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