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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

J8 LBCMOT history

J8 LBC is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

J8 LBC grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,156 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LBC was last recorded at 91,156 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,566 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,590 miles
Average per year
7,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,156 miles
  • 2025 – 84,566 miles
  • 2024 – 78,169 miles
  • 2023 – 72,961 miles
  • 2022 – 67,619 miles
  • 2021 – 59,210 miles
  • 2020 – 54,224 miles
  • 2019 – 45,705 miles
  • 2018 – 34,331 miles
  • 2017 – 24,088 miles
  • 2016 – 16,446 miles
  • 2015 – 12,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,156 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,156 miles (+6,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    469429862448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass84,566 miles (+6,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    543777411113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,169 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,169 miles
    Test number
    496150455445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,961 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    900266878275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,619 miles (+8,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    454676104535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,210 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    276611964051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    455219636238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail54,224 miles (+8,519)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    165002381248
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass45,705 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    168929394984
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail45,705 miles (+11,374)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    860104431683
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass34,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    730271282820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking & perishing
  12. Fail34,331 miles (+10,243)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    157623756554
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking & perishing
  13. Pass24,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    378786787236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges & cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW inner & outer edges & cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail24,088 miles (+7,642)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    574237205304
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges & cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW inner & outer edges & cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass16,446 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,446 miles
    Test number
    971210492430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt
  16. Fail16,401 miles (+3,831)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,401 miles
    Test number
    974627404216
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt
  17. Pass12,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,570 miles
    Test number
    347815355089
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damage
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall damage

Questions about J8 LBC

Does J8 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LBC is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LBC?
The MOT on J8 LBC is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LBC done?
J8 LBC was recorded at 91,156 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,131 miles a year.
Has J8 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LBC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 LBC 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 J8 LBC find?
J8 LBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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