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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

C5 XXLMOT history

C5 XXL is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 17 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

C5 XXL black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,064 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XXL was last recorded at 148,064 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 11,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2023: 111,667 miles, lower than 113,864 miles on 9 Sept 2022.

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
136,214 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,850 miles
Average per year
9,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,064 miles
  • 2025 – 136,214 miles
  • 2024 – 124,507 miles
  • 2023 – 111,669 miles
  • 2022 – 113,864 miles
  • 2021 – 102,209 miles
  • 2020 – 90,945 miles
  • 2019 – 82,856 miles
  • 2018 – 71,773 miles
  • 2017 – 60,899 miles
  • 2016 – 52,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,064 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,064 miles (+11,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    488781779117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    793483619471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail136,214 miles (+11,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    751543311321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,507 miles
    Test number
    103952525356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail124,507 miles (+12,838)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,507 miles
    Test number
    982124749767
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass111,669 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,669 miles
    Test number
    910604972057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,667 miles (-2,197)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    202360320035
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  8. Pass113,864 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    759284912214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail113,863 miles (+11,654)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,863 miles
    Test number
    143450402627
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass102,209 miles (+11,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    454187586198
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass90,945 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    927574102300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,856 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    470312223785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE
  13. Pass80,674 miles (+8,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    402486359324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outter edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outter edge
  14. Pass71,773 miles (+10,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    712148580965
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass60,899 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    961111988387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    824815495677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,415 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    268969846231
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about C5 XXL

Does C5 XXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XXL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XXL?
The MOT on C5 XXL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XXL done?
C5 XXL was recorded at 148,064 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,084 miles a year.
Has C5 XXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XXL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 XXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 XXL find?
C5 XXL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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