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Audi Q5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L18 ELWMOT history

L18 ELW is a white diesel Audi Q5 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L18 ELW white Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,167 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ELW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ELW was last recorded at 139,167 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 11,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,691 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,476 miles
Average per year
11,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,167 miles
  • 2024 – 127,691 miles
  • 2023 – 116,404 miles
  • 2022 – 105,505 miles
  • 2021 – 93,991 miles
  • 2020 – 85,974 miles
  • 2019 – 71,987 miles
  • 2018 – 58,469 miles
  • 2017 – 46,903 miles
  • 2016 – 31,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,167 miles (+11,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,167 miles
    Test number
    182817184794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass127,691 miles (+11,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    379534729010
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Sleeve clamps have corroded and snapped.

  3. Pass116,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    692533980957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement truck control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail116,404 miles (+10,899)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    598218447624
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement truck control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass105,505 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    132056626861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,991 miles (+8,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    678219734391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,974 miles (+13,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    694325588556
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,987 miles (+13,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    900468761067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,469 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,469 miles
    Test number
    761088074643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,903 miles (+15,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    830538160747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass31,122 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,122 miles
    Test number
    661104296809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    568829094366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,353 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    766386714525
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 ELW

Does L18 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ELW is valid until 24 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 ELW?
The MOT on L18 ELW is valid until 24 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ELW done?
L18 ELW was recorded at 139,167 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 11,135 miles a year.
Has L18 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ELW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 ELW 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 L18 ELW find?
L18 ELW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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