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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

C8 TCDMOT history

C8 TCD is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

C8 TCD black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,188 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TCD was last recorded at 171,188 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2014: 76,447 miles, lower than 78,184 miles on 29 Mar 2014.

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
167,928 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
8,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,188 miles
  • 2025 – 167,928 miles
  • 2024 – 162,395 miles
  • 2023 – 156,712 miles
  • 2021 – 150,563 miles
  • 2019 – 124,729 miles
  • 2018 – 112,211 miles
  • 2017 – 99,956 miles
  • 2016 – 89,042 miles
  • 2015 – 85,294 miles
  • 2014 – 76,447 miles
  • 2013 – 63,585 miles
  • 2012 – 51,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,188 miles
    Test number
    120655441822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail171,187 miles (+3,259)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,187 miles
    Test number
    889141371721
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,928 miles
    Test number
    546418073660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,928 miles (+5,533)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,928 miles
    Test number
    559972474905
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGrease leaking passed the inner clip on n/s outer c.v. joint gaiter

  5. Pass162,395 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,395 miles
    Test number
    392460836470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,373 miles (+5,661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,373 miles
    Test number
    856504420130
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass156,712 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,712 miles
    Test number
    437762067439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,563 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    281614169899
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail150,563 miles (+12,465)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    513251348019
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,098 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,098 miles
    Test number
    440079175890
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C V Joint boot leaking grease slightly at outer end

  11. Fail138,098 miles (+13,369)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,098 miles
    Test number
    760772401219
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C V Joint boot leaking grease slightly at outer end

  12. Pass124,729 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    854519414577
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Nearside front, front upper arm ball joint dust cover slightly split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail124,729 miles (+12,518)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    918990126395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Nearside front, front upper arm ball joint dust cover slightly split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass112,211 miles (+12,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    838620503841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,956 miles (+10,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,956 miles
    Test number
    803691824397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass89,042 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    511903189559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,056 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,056 miles
    Test number
    390461574902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,294 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    327884785174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,447 miles (-1,737)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,447 miles
    Test number
    965654614116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass78,184 miles (+14,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    819168884089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail63,585 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    216539713438
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass63,585 miles (+12,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    358459613127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass51,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    498948302119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about C8 TCD

Does C8 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TCD is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TCD?
The MOT on C8 TCD is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TCD done?
C8 TCD was recorded at 171,188 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,723 miles a year.
Has C8 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TCD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 TCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 TCD find?
C8 TCD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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