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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,967 cc

L40 AFEMOT history

L40 AFE is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 132,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L40 AFE black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,847 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AFE was last recorded at 132,847 miles on 1 May 2026, 9,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,113 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,734 miles
Average per year
13,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,847 miles
  • 2025 – 123,113 miles
  • 2024 – 107,220 miles
  • 2023 – 90,161 miles
  • 2022 – 74,992 miles
  • 2021 – 61,293 miles
  • 2020 – 49,319 miles
  • 2019 – 35,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,847 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,847 miles (+9,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    899739722398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,113 miles (+15,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,113 miles
    Test number
    182035995954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    222882699103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,220 miles (+17,059)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    271532791663
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a puncture

  5. Pass90,161 miles (+15,169)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    969213541714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,992 miles (+13,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    215941227384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,293 miles
    Test number
    240395794773
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail61,293 miles (+11,974)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,293 miles
    Test number
    320295664658
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,319 miles (+13,674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    179193223551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    640661099995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AFE

Does L40 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AFE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AFE?
The MOT on L40 AFE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AFE done?
L40 AFE was recorded at 132,847 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 13,772 miles a year.
Has L40 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AFE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 AFE 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 L40 AFE find?
L40 AFE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split.

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