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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,967 cc

K21 COWMOT history

K21 COW is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 17 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

K21 COW black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,906 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 COW was last recorded at 90,906 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 4,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,803 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,103 miles
Average per year
9,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,906 miles
  • 2025 – 86,803 miles
  • 2024 – 76,854 miles
  • 2023 – 65,635 miles
  • 2022 – 55,676 miles
  • 2021 – 44,559 miles
  • 2020 – 37,822 miles
  • 2019 – 33,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,906 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,906 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,906 miles
    Test number
    831649885105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,803 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    273433531751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail86,803 miles (+9,949)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    435420713597
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass76,854 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    501783533142
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail76,854 miles (+11,219)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    791069207465
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass65,635 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    458608331255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail65,635 miles (+9,959)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    274068154021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass55,676 miles (+11,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    151118260450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass44,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    825545559183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,559 miles (+6,737)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    537190078930
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass37,822 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    899747033750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,029 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,029 miles
    Test number
    456934711112
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail33,028 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    393649668242
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about K21 COW

Does K21 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 COW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 COW?
The MOT on K21 COW is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 COW done?
K21 COW was recorded at 90,906 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 9,151 miles a year.
Has K21 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 COW has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 COW 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 K21 COW find?
K21 COW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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