2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · YR61 MKD
2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 127,732 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
YR61 MKD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 127,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR61 MKD 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 (YR61 MKD) between September 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YR61 MKD Mileage History
- 09/09/201441,319 mi
- 23/12/201443,948 mi+2,629 mi
- 18/11/201555,426 mi+11,478 mi
- 06/02/201767,263 mi+11,837 mi
- 25/01/201875,015 mi+7,752 mi
- 08/04/201984,505 mi+9,490 mi
- 21/01/202197,014 mi+12,509 mi
- 26/01/202197,033 mi+19 mi
- 01/03/2022103,487 mi+6,454 mi
- 12/04/2023110,353 mi+6,866 mi
- 13/04/2023110,353 mi
- 31/07/2024117,789 mi+7,436 mi
- 27/10/2025127,732 mi+9,943 mi
Average of roughly 7,762 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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