
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass113,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 113,578 miles
- Test number
- 155370358188
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass107,718 miles (+7,723)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 107,718 miles
- Test number
- 942765600306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,995 miles (+25,093)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 99,995 miles
- Test number
- 280051898643
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass62,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,176 miles
- Test number
- 749884152617
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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