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Audi Q5

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

L18 RYSMOT history

L18 RYS is a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L18 RYS silver Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,003 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RYS was last recorded at 87,003 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,351 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,652 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,003 miles
  • 2024 – 83,351 miles
  • 2023 – 80,081 miles
  • 2022 – 76,684 miles
  • 2021 – 72,429 miles
  • 2020 – 68,259 miles
  • 2019 – 63,647 miles
  • 2018 – 54,312 miles
  • 2017 – 44,409 miles
  • 2016 – 31,860 miles
  • 2015 – 22,137 miles
  • 2014 – 20,606 miles
  • 2013 – 18,440 miles
  • 2012 – 15,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,003 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,003 miles (+3,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    155386327527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,351 miles (+3,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    347695962072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,081 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    674648550142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,684 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,684 miles
    Test number
    796694122583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,429 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    938168770654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,259 miles (+4,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    490684319701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    477195582929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail63,647 miles (+9,335)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    239742339325
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,312 miles (+9,903)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    233975770342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to register
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly worn

  10. Pass44,409 miles (+12,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    305621299818
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

  11. Pass31,860 miles (+9,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,860 miles
    Test number
    178280202004
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean

  12. Pass22,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    452714726844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,137 miles (+1,531)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    463829019857
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass20,606 miles (+2,166)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,606 miles
    Test number
    506370544295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s undertray damaged

  15. Pass18,440 miles (+3,168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,440 miles
    Test number
    717512543203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass15,272 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    356384132449
    • NoteDipstick missing from dipstick tube resulting in some oil around that area-unable to check oil level

Questions about L18 RYS

Does L18 RYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RYS is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 RYS?
The MOT on L18 RYS is valid until 10 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 RYS done?
L18 RYS was recorded at 87,003 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has L18 RYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RYS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 RYS 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 RYS find?
L18 RYS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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