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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

DSH 3MOT history

DSH 3 is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 147,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

DSH 3 black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,286 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSH 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSH 3 was last recorded at 147,286 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 7,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,860 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,426 miles
Average per year
9,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,286 miles
  • 2025 – 139,860 miles
  • 2024 – 131,608 miles
  • 2023 – 124,130 miles
  • 2022 – 118,718 miles
  • 2021 – 113,578 miles
  • 2020 – 107,718 miles
  • 2019 – 99,995 miles
  • 2017 – 74,902 miles
  • 2016 – 62,176 miles
  • 2015 – 47,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,286 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,286 miles (+7,426)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,286 miles
    Test number
    639987575588
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,860 miles (+8,252)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    652853269037
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,608 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    324637040416
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail131,603 miles (+7,473)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    681780174967
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,130 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    512548570940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass118,718 miles (+5,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,718 miles
    Test number
    317465751496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass113,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    155370358188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,578 miles (+5,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    805839782075
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass107,718 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    942765600306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,995 miles (+25,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    280051898643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,902 miles (+12,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,902 miles
    Test number
    991174887790
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass62,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    749884152617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,176 miles (+14,886)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    447473657557
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass47,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    980697729807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSH 3

What vehicle is registration DSH 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSH 3 on a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 7 Sept 2012. 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 DSH 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSH 3 is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSH 3?
The MOT on DSH 3 is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSH 3 done?
DSH 3 was recorded at 147,286 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,104 miles a year.
Has DSH 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSH 3 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on DSH 3 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 DSH 3 find?
DSH 3 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, and 6 more.

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