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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

L23 CHUMOT history

L23 CHU is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L23 CHU black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,771 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CHU was last recorded at 113,771 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 10,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,603 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,168 miles
Average per year
8,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,771 miles
  • 2025 – 103,603 miles
  • 2024 – 96,348 miles
  • 2023 – 82,196 miles
  • 2022 – 78,019 miles
  • 2021 – 73,594 miles
  • 2020 – 69,851 miles
  • 2019 – 63,992 miles
  • 2018 – 58,175 miles
  • 2016 – 38,961 miles
  • 2015 – 25,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,771 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,771 miles (+10,168)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    467139715164
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,603 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,603 miles
    Test number
    218763450329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,348 miles (+14,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    325988554364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    492892391966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,196 miles (+4,177)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    527572520823
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass78,019 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    812924698869
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass73,594 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    697996864978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,851 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    457550208828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,844 miles (+5,852)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    591227712927
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,992 miles (+5,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    493650838086
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp broken
  11. Pass58,175 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    951553098946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,555 miles (+18,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    650230243906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass38,961 miles (+13,789)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    834494000400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    932173006843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 CHU

Does L23 CHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CHU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CHU?
The MOT on L23 CHU is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CHU done?
L23 CHU was recorded at 113,771 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,353 miles a year.
Has L23 CHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CHU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 CHU 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 L23 CHU find?
L23 CHU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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