Audi Q5
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L16 XYBMOT history
L16 XYB is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 3 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 161,122 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 XYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Q5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 XYB was last recorded at 161,122 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 4,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,691 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,431 miles
- Average per year
- 9,144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,122 miles
- 2025 – 156,691 miles
- 2024 – 149,385 miles
- 2023 – 142,960 miles
- 2022 – 136,108 miles
- 2021 – 125,596 miles
- 2020 – 118,168 miles
- 2019 – 106,933 miles
- 2018 – 92,716 miles
- 2017 – 81,474 miles
- 2016 – 71,730 miles
- 2015 – 62,258 miles
- 2014 – 47,714 miles
- 2013 – 38,662 miles
- 2012 – 34,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,122 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,122 miles (+4,431)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 161,122 miles
- Test number
- 597526503639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,691 miles (+299)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 156,691 miles
- Test number
- 830975966089
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail156,392 miles (+7,007)5 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,392 miles
- Test number
- 999574887385
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,385 miles (+5)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 149,385 miles
- Test number
- 550534862901
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,380 miles (+6,420)3 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,380 miles
- Test number
- 827429550527
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,960 miles (+6,852)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 142,960 miles
- Test number
- 157188948953
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass136,108 miles (+10,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 136,108 miles
- Test number
- 382242903348
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
Pass125,596 miles (+7,428)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 125,596 miles
- Test number
- 486829943166
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower lamp damaged
Pass118,168 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 118,168 miles
- Test number
- 113669335946
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,136 miles (+11,203)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,136 miles
- Test number
- 252925783694
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,933 miles (+536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,933 miles
- Test number
- 934882159812
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail106,397 miles (+13,681)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,397 miles
- Test number
- 556260056692
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass92,716 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,716 miles
- Test number
- 589395920282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,555 miles (+11,081)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,555 miles
- Test number
- 377926133638
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dipped beam and main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside rear light lens broken
Pass81,474 miles (+9,744)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 81,474 miles
- Test number
- 201321265664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,730 miles (+9,472)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,730 miles
- Test number
- 858575882598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,258 miles (+14,544)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 62,258 miles
- Test number
- 506208675098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,714 miles (+9,052)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 47,714 miles
- Test number
- 135587814055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,662 miles (+4,045)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,662 miles
- Test number
- 985133493054
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 34,617 miles
- Test number
- 577996732232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 XYB
- Does L16 XYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 XYB is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 XYB?
- The MOT on L16 XYB is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 XYB done?
- L16 XYB was recorded at 161,122 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
- Has L16 XYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 XYB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 XYB 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 L16 XYB find?
- L16 XYB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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