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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

L30 XWYMOT history

L30 XWY is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L30 XWY grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,585 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 XWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 XWY was last recorded at 173,585 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 12,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,728 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,857 miles
Average per year
9,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,585 miles
  • 2025 – 160,728 miles
  • 2024 – 149,881 miles
  • 2023 – 135,021 miles
  • 2022 – 116,195 miles
  • 2021 – 100,756 miles
  • 2020 – 84,309 miles
  • 2019 – 81,366 miles
  • 2018 – 76,661 miles
  • 2017 – 69,027 miles
  • 2016 – 60,039 miles
  • 2015 – 52,696 miles
  • 2014 – 48,531 miles
  • 2013 – 44,134 miles
  • 2012 – 39,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,585 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Head light cleaning devise not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Reverse light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,585 miles (+12,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,585 miles
    Test number
    544003331465
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,728 miles (+10,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,728 miles
    Test number
    785898211674
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  3. Pass149,881 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,881 miles
    Test number
    659149300478
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light cleaning devise not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse light lens cracked
  4. Fail149,881 miles (+14,860)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,881 miles
    Test number
    585143431707
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light cleaning devise not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse light lens cracked
  5. Pass135,021 miles (+18,826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,021 miles
    Test number
    541575591226
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass116,195 miles (+15,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,195 miles
    Test number
    700471845420
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted NOT allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFull under body trays fitted NOT allowing full inspection
  7. Pass100,756 miles (+16,447)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    208926974106
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass84,309 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    453562843802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,366 miles (+4,705)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    154113987557
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front-most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front-most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + undertrays fitted
  10. Pass76,661 miles (+74)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    946437598355
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + undertrays fitted - offside front undertray damaged but still secure
  11. Fail76,587 miles (+7,560)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,587 miles
    Test number
    577087113331
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished + cuts in tread + dot code 13.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + undertrays fitted - offside front undertray damaged but still secure
  12. Pass69,027 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    836506944160
    • Advisory4x Tyres cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 punctures
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  13. Fail68,978 miles (+8,939)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    622236400991
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • Advisory4x Tyres cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 punctures
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  14. Pass60,039 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    598666869061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,696 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,696 miles
    Test number
    725962815133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,531 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    467014614193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,134 miles (+5,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    695882703121
    • NoteALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON BOTH EDGES
  18. Pass39,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    517797002107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 XWY

Does L30 XWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XWY is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 XWY?
The MOT on L30 XWY is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 XWY done?
L30 XWY was recorded at 173,585 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 9,410 miles a year.
Has L30 XWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 XWY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 XWY 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 L30 XWY find?
L30 XWY passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all.

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