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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L5 URMMOT history

L5 URM is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 11 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 131,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L5 URM black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,377 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 URM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 URM was last recorded at 131,377 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 9,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,192 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,185 miles
Average per year
10,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,377 miles
  • 2024 – 122,192 miles
  • 2023 – 111,748 miles
  • 2022 – 102,884 miles
  • 2021 – 93,781 miles
  • 2020 – 86,793 miles
  • 2019 – 71,729 miles
  • 2018 – 59,085 miles
  • 2017 – 44,287 miles
  • 2016 – 28,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,377 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper link pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper (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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,377 miles (+9,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    171488052165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper link pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    632477961911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,192 miles (+10,444)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    928245066776
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,748 miles (+8,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,748 miles
    Test number
    118270111846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,884 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    364554004050
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,781 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    378219850661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,793 miles (+15,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,793 miles
    Test number
    606464555256
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,729 miles (+12,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    745756506739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,085 miles (+14,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,085 miles
    Test number
    304263823533
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to test all items

  10. Pass44,287 miles (+16,070)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    543398980463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    280758207050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 URM

Does L5 URM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 URM is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 URM?
The MOT on L5 URM is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 URM done?
L5 URM was recorded at 131,377 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,446 miles a year.
Has L5 URM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 URM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 URM 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 URM find?
L5 URM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper link pipes; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper.

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