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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L21 GAEMOT history

L21 GAE is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L21 GAE grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,578 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GAE
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
15 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GAE was last recorded at 171,578 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 11,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,453 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,125 miles
Average per year
13,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,578 miles
  • 2025 – 160,453 miles
  • 2024 – 154,937 miles
  • 2023 – 151,905 miles
  • 2022 – 141,643 miles
  • 2021 – 130,113 miles
  • 2020 – 119,743 miles
  • 2019 – 107,313 miles
  • 2018 – 92,978 miles
  • 2017 – 72,706 miles
  • 2016 – 53,676 miles
  • 2015 – 35,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,578 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Covers fitted not all parts seen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Under covers fitted not all parts seen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,578 miles (+11,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,578 miles
    Test number
    949757742390
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,453 miles (+5,516)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,453 miles
    Test number
    248776288709
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sub frame / o/s/r spring corroding
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to read
    • AdvisoryEngine x under covers x sill fitted / chip on screen / corrosion on n/s/r outer sill / corrosion on shocks / front tyres x n/s/r 3mm

  3. Pass154,937 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,937 miles
    Test number
    635883451667
    • AdvisoryOffside front windscreen chipped but not adversely effecting drivers view

  4. Pass151,905 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,905 miles
    Test number
    330863075366
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,905 miles (+10,262)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,905 miles
    Test number
    664075153986
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass141,643 miles (+11,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,643 miles
    Test number
    341264934767
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not all parts seen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,113 miles (+10,370)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,113 miles
    Test number
    766174770795
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not all parts seen

  8. Pass119,743 miles (+12,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,743 miles
    Test number
    741511381632
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not all parts seen

  9. Pass107,313 miles (+14,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    680720918148
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted, not all parts seen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    909114083845
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not all parts seen

  11. Fail92,978 miles (+20,272)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    973746039857
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not all parts seen

  12. Pass72,706 miles (+19,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    275853086299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not all parts seen
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not all parts seen

  13. Pass53,676 miles (+18,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    821956710524
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not all parts seen

  14. Pass35,457 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    682574823971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

Questions about L21 GAE

Does L21 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GAE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 GAE?
The MOT on L21 GAE is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GAE done?
L21 GAE was recorded at 171,578 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 13,237 miles a year.
Has L21 GAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GAE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 GAE 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 L21 GAE find?
L21 GAE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve corroded and loose; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear curved arm.

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