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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K23 LOCMOT history

K23 LOC is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

K23 LOC black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,903 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 LOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 LOC was last recorded at 106,903 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 8,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,592 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,311 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,903 miles
  • 2025 – 98,592 miles
  • 2024 – 89,389 miles
  • 2023 – 77,012 miles
  • 2022 – 76,411 miles
  • 2021 – 65,979 miles
  • 2020 – 55,948 miles
  • 2019 – 50,130 miles
  • 2018 – 45,708 miles
  • 2017 – 41,052 miles
  • 2016 – 35,432 miles
  • 2015 – 29,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,903 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    708938383122
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail106,901 miles (+8,309)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    189961616641
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass98,592 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    888567704623
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Fail98,592 miles (+9,203)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    706603381314
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe - detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass89,389 miles (+12,377)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    625025016418
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass77,012 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    839460473792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,411 miles (+10,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    796294814619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass65,979 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,979 miles
    Test number
    753496939870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,948 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    744870269214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,242 miles (+5,112)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    618748547877
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bumper lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass50,130 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    263282762406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass45,708 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    433497339885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,052 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    620024570875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,432 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,432 miles
    Test number
    659463874042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,510 miles
    Test number
    775402875036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 LOC

Does K23 LOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 LOC is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 LOC?
The MOT on K23 LOC is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 LOC done?
K23 LOC was recorded at 106,903 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has K23 LOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 LOC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 LOC 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 K23 LOC find?
K23 LOC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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