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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

280 ACAMOT history

280 ACA is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 15 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

280 ACA grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,833 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
280 ACA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

280 ACA was last recorded at 80,833 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,350 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,483 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,833 miles
  • 2025 – 74,350 miles
  • 2024 – 67,722 miles
  • 2023 – 61,111 miles
  • 2022 – 53,780 miles
  • 2021 – 45,568 miles
  • 2020 – 42,696 miles
  • 2019 – 34,255 miles
  • 2018 – 25,036 miles
  • 2017 – 19,678 miles
  • 2016 – 16,093 miles
  • 2015 – 13,194 miles
  • 2014 – 9,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,833 miles
  • AdvisoryManufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Damage to bodywork

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,833 miles (+6,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    628971472077
    • AdvisoryManufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  2. Pass74,350 miles (+6,628)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    878537940610
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,722 miles (+6,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    642098080478
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass61,111 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    450940922155
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
  5. Pass53,780 miles (+8,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    523912905774
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,568 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,568 miles
    Test number
    386417729751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    673476948257
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDamage to bodywork
  8. Fail42,696 miles (+8,441)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    204925344414
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator present on dash. all brake pads appear ok (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDamage to bodywork
  9. Pass34,255 miles (+9,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    550106362192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted unable to test testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to test testable items
  10. Pass25,036 miles (+5,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    861124691200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass19,678 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,678 miles
    Test number
    234086908523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,093 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    175923326400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass13,194 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,194 miles
    Test number
    136912915085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    9,597 miles
    Test number
    829474014056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 280 ACA

What vehicle is registration 280 ACA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 280 ACA on a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 15 Jan 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 280 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 280 ACA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 280 ACA?
The MOT on 280 ACA is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 280 ACA done?
280 ACA was recorded at 80,833 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has 280 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 280 ACA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 280 ACA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 280 ACA find?
280 ACA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.

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