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Audi Q7

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,967 cc

C5 EARMOT history

C5 EAR is a black diesel Audi Q7 first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

C5 EAR black Audi Q7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
52,385 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EAR was last recorded at 52,385 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,535 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,850 miles
Average per year
6,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,385 miles
  • 2025 – 48,535 miles
  • 2024 – 44,732 miles
  • 2023 – 36,691 miles
  • 2022 – 31,314 miles
  • 2021 – 24,453 miles
  • 2020 – 17,580 miles
  • 2019 – 8,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front floor panel under cover split HOLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,385 miles (+3,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    52,385 miles
    Test number
    235565840176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass48,535 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    437485216383
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor panel under cover split HOLE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail48,532 miles (+3,800)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    963861170182
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor panel under cover split HOLE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,732 miles (+8,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    631608567640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slight corrosion
  5. Pass36,691 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    376726361715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,314 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,314 miles
    Test number
    848880387413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass24,453 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    280618929647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,452 miles (+6,872)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,452 miles
    Test number
    261740153045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass17,580 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    157208074563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail17,552 miles (+9,161)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,552 miles
    Test number
    249061365206
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass8,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,391 miles
    Test number
    222878570874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 EAR

Does C5 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EAR is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 EAR?
The MOT on C5 EAR is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 EAR done?
C5 EAR was recorded at 52,385 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,326 miles a year.
Has C5 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EAR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 EAR 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 C5 EAR find?
C5 EAR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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