2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · YP61 CCA
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 138,981 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YP61 CCA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 138,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP61 CCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi Q5 (YP61 CCA) between September 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP61 CCA Mileage History
- 25/09/201473,926 mi
- 31/10/201581,607 mi+7,681 mi
- 01/12/201687,083 mi+5,476 mi
- 06/11/201790,774 mi+3,691 mi
- 22/11/201897,117 mi+6,343 mi
- 25/11/2019104,241 mi+7,124 mi
- 24/11/2020112,569 mi+8,328 mi
- 30/11/2021119,007 mi+6,438 mi
- 26/11/2022123,032 mi+4,025 mi
- 25/11/2023128,637 mi+5,605 mi
- 04/12/2023128,806 mi+169 mi
- 22/11/2024134,645 mi+5,839 mi
- 25/11/2025138,981 mi+4,336 mi
Average of roughly 5,825 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Consumption (2.0 TFSI)Serious
Early EA888 Gen 2 2.0 TFSI piston rings can allow oil into the combustion chambers, so affected pre-facelift Q5s use a litre every 1,000-1,500 miles with no visible leak and blue smoke on the overrun; the proper fix is internal engine work (pistons and rings), not merely topping up.
- Timing Chain Tensioner FailureSerious
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