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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

DS 281MOT history

DS 281 is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

DS 281 black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,141 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 281 was last recorded at 52,141 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,681 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,460 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,141 miles
  • 2025 – 48,681 miles
  • 2023 – 46,964 miles
  • 2021 – 46,141 miles
  • 2020 – 44,907 miles
  • 2019 – 44,082 miles
  • 2018 – 42,780 miles
  • 2017 – 36,745 miles
  • 2016 – 28,886 miles
  • 2015 – 20,704 miles
  • 2014 – 14,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,141 miles (+3,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    391624919848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,681 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    305280492636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (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 (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279449575655
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass46,964 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,964 miles
    Test number
    225516759420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,141 miles
    Test number
    647344305778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,141 miles (+1,234)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,141 miles
    Test number
    738158985413
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  7. Pass44,907 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    637607198100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    605795523268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,082 miles (+1,302)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    288431581163
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • 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))

  10. Pass42,780 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    308039753406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,745 miles (+7,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    637556033563
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  12. Pass28,886 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,886 miles
    Test number
    455820759845
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing tread area

  13. Pass20,704 miles (+5,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,704 miles
    Test number
    276471115132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass14,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,999 miles
    Test number
    148856804114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 281

What vehicle is registration DS 281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 281 on a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 31 Mar 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 DS 281 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 281 is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 281?
The MOT on DS 281 is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 281 done?
DS 281 was recorded at 52,141 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has DS 281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 281 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on DS 281 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 DS 281 find?
DS 281 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm bush perishing; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm bush splitting, and 2 more.

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