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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L31 HLYMOT history

L31 HLY is a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 14 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 129,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L31 HLY silver Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,164 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HLY was last recorded at 129,164 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 16,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,791 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,373 miles
Average per year
14,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,164 miles
  • 2025 – 112,791 miles
  • 2024 – 97,901 miles
  • 2023 – 84,049 miles
  • 2022 – 73,104 miles
  • 2021 – 58,759 miles
  • 2020 – 43,490 miles
  • 2019 – 25,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryStone chip in wind screen

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear light lens broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,164 miles
    Test number
    686467276725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in wind screen
  2. Fail129,161 miles (+16,370)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    559741858004
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in wind screen
  3. Pass112,791 miles (+14,890)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,791 miles
    Test number
    638151019325
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r light lens in bumper.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass97,901 miles (+13,852)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,901 miles
    Test number
    884308418899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer blocking up.
  5. Pass84,049 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    836671496534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens broken.
  6. Fail84,046 miles (+10,942)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,046 miles
    Test number
    432713916181
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens broken.
  7. Pass73,104 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    331330149375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail73,098 miles (+14,339)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    678360751232
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,759 miles (+15,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,759 miles
    Test number
    902896144182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,490 miles (+18,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    571394916131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,182 miles
    Test number
    797367363539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 HLY

Does L31 HLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HLY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 HLY?
The MOT on L31 HLY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HLY done?
L31 HLY was recorded at 129,164 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 14,225 miles a year.
Has L31 HLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HLY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 HLY 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 L31 HLY find?
L31 HLY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; stone chip in wind screen.

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