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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

K21 HCBMOT history

K21 HCB is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

K21 HCB black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
138,542 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 HCB was last recorded at 138,542 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,542 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,542 miles
  • 2025 – 122,954 miles
  • 2024 – 107,599 miles
  • 2023 – 94,706 miles
  • 2022 – 88,636 miles
  • 2021 – 79,522 miles
  • 2020 – 76,874 miles
  • 2019 – 68,247 miles
  • 2018 – 59,945 miles
  • 2016 – 49,887 miles
  • 2015 – 30,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,542 miles
    Test number
    521508991767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,542 miles (+15,588)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,542 miles
    Test number
    890721846900
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,954 miles (+15,355)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,954 miles
    Test number
    975049348539
    • MinorOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass107,599 miles (+12,893)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    247153249683
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,706 miles (+6,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    745822866017
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,636 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    134213788678
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,636 miles (+9,114)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    355913726542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,522 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    842072033627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,874 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    963750342793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,247 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    920239871388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,945 miles (+10,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    752014676381
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass49,887 miles (+16,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    616117857110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,433 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,433 miles
    Test number
    166664629491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    967305178606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 HCB

Does K21 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 HCB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 HCB?
The MOT on K21 HCB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 HCB done?
K21 HCB was recorded at 138,542 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 10,099 miles a year.
Has K21 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 HCB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 HCB 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 HCB find?
K21 HCB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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