
Audi Q5
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L18 KCDMOT history
L18 KCD is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 143,050 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 KCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Q5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 KCD was last recorded at 143,050 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,050 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,050 miles
- 2025 – 138,435 miles
- 2024 – 133,197 miles
- 2023 – 125,200 miles
- 2022 – 116,073 miles
- 2021 – 112,987 miles
- 2020 – 107,574 miles
- 2019 – 96,248 miles
- 2018 – 84,739 miles
- 2017 – 73,634 miles
- 2016 – 61,804 miles
- 2015 – 51,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside play in steering arm/rackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded off but exhaust still secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,050 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 143,050 miles
- Test number
- 329015458724
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside play in steering arm/rack
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded off but exhaust still secure
Fail143,050 miles (+4,615)3 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,050 miles
- Test number
- 101975057595
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside play in steering arm/rack
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded off but exhaust still secure
Pass138,435 miles (+5,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 138,435 miles
- Test number
- 763372894966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,197 miles (+7,997)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 133,197 miles
- Test number
- 246943674836
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded / broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront foglamps not working
Pass125,200 miles (+9,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 125,200 miles
- Test number
- 342742059682
- AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
Pass116,073 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,073 miles
- Test number
- 599717609102
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront foglamps inoperative
Fail116,073 miles (+3,086)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,073 miles
- Test number
- 392883915192
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront foglamps inoperative
Pass112,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,987 miles
- Test number
- 178087613290
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative
Fail112,987 miles (+5,413)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,987 miles
- Test number
- 415965309352
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative broken link on rear level sensor (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect xenon bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative
Pass107,574 miles (+11,326)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,574 miles
- Test number
- 377271860414
- AdvisoryNo smoke emitted from exhaust
Pass96,248 miles (+11,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 96,248 miles
- Test number
- 223647838069
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,739 miles (+11,105)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 84,739 miles
- Test number
- 580298820651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,634 miles (+11,830)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,634 miles
- Test number
- 271422744522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,804 miles (+9,930)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 61,804 miles
- Test number
- 894831581007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 51,874 miles
- Test number
- 425062265077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 KCD
- Does L18 KCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 KCD is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 KCD?
- The MOT on L18 KCD is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 KCD done?
- L18 KCD was recorded at 143,050 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,315 miles a year.
- Has L18 KCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 KCD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 KCD 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 KCD find?
- L18 KCD passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split and perished; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes split and perished, and 8 more.
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