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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.

L18 KCD grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass143,050 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. Pass125,200 miles (+9,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,200 miles
    Test number
    342742059682
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass107,574 miles (+11,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,574 miles
    Test number
    377271860414
    • AdvisoryNo smoke emitted from exhaust
  11. 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))
  12. Pass84,739 miles (+11,105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    580298820651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,634 miles (+11,830)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    271422744522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,804 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    894831581007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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