2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · X66 SAL
2017 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 48,742 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X66 SAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 48,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X66 SAL 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 2017 Audi Q5 (X66 SAL) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
X66 SAL Mileage History
- 19/01/202218,763 mi
- 10/02/202324,469 mi+5,706 mi
- 08/02/202430,464 mi+5,995 mi
- 06/02/202540,498 mi+10,034 mi
- 17/02/202648,742 mi+8,244 mi
Average of roughly 7,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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