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Audi Q3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

C5 HFSMOT history

C5 HFS is a grey diesel Audi Q3 first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

C5 HFS grey Audi Q3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,639 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HFS was last recorded at 73,639 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 35,956 miles, lower than 35,959 miles on 2 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,830 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,809 miles
Average per year
5,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,639 miles
  • 2025 – 68,830 miles
  • 2024 – 62,194 miles
  • 2023 – 56,346 miles
  • 2022 – 51,063 miles
  • 2021 – 45,413 miles
  • 2019 – 35,956 miles
  • 2018 – 31,328 miles
  • 2017 – 25,996 miles
  • 2015 – 17,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2015
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,639 miles (+4,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    581660137955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass68,830 miles (+6,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    982821086886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    860831076836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail62,194 miles (+5,848)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    249537117829
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    402062672478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail56,346 miles (+5,283)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    466622551900
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,063 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    458807270993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,413 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    840053629382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,259 miles (+6,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    390046723804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,956 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    937433565454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,959 miles (+4,631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    382118705757
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass31,328 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    264802938037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,996 miles
    Test number
    796294973590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,986 miles (+8,837)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,986 miles
    Test number
    966663906184
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass17,149 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,149 miles
    Test number
    105893015880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  16. Fail17,120 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,120 miles
    Test number
    388127867396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

Questions about C5 HFS

Does C5 HFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HFS is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HFS?
The MOT on C5 HFS is valid until 19 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 HFS done?
C5 HFS was recorded at 73,639 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,148 miles a year.
Has C5 HFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HFS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 HFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 HFS find?
C5 HFS passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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