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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L5 HFWMOT history

L5 HFW is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L5 HFW grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,228 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HFW was last recorded at 169,228 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 14,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,328 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,900 miles
Average per year
8,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,228 miles
  • 2025 – 154,328 miles
  • 2024 – 147,154 miles
  • 2023 – 138,066 miles
  • 2022 – 127,512 miles
  • 2021 – 117,109 miles
  • 2020 – 113,108 miles
  • 2019 – 108,120 miles
  • 2018 – 103,466 miles
  • 2017 – 98,181 miles
  • 2016 – 91,962 miles
  • 2015 – 85,044 miles
  • 2014 – 77,968 miles
  • 2013 – 58,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,228 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,228 miles (+14,900)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,228 miles
    Test number
    789132243582
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,328 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,328 miles
    Test number
    965287331789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,154 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,154 miles
    Test number
    968363393653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,066 miles (+10,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,066 miles
    Test number
    795696204956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,512 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,512 miles
    Test number
    792099915601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,109 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,109 miles
    Test number
    322718672053
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail117,103 miles (+3,995)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,103 miles
    Test number
    733548828550
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass113,108 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,108 miles
    Test number
    904284504840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,120 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    348126679242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,466 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    897369419361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,181 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    475806714899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,962 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    653882555289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,044 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    641525234824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,968 miles (+19,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    946117764290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,274 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    807720073280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightley
  16. Fail58,274 miles2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    225599763226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightley

Questions about L5 HFW

Does L5 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HFW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HFW?
The MOT on L5 HFW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HFW done?
L5 HFW was recorded at 169,228 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 8,652 miles a year.
Has L5 HFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HFW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 HFW 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 L5 HFW find?
L5 HFW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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