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Audi Q5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L70 ADJMOT history

L70 ADJ is a white diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L70 ADJ white Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,642 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ADJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ADJ was last recorded at 80,642 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,642 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,642 miles
  • 2025 – 79,758 miles
  • 2024 – 78,306 miles
  • 2023 – 76,186 miles
  • 2022 – 73,943 miles
  • 2021 – 70,566 miles
  • 2020 – 66,204 miles
  • 2019 – 59,944 miles
  • 2018 – 54,795 miles
  • 2017 – 52,837 miles
  • 2016 – 35,779 miles
  • 2015 – 22,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,642 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Boot only opens with key

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Emissions not registering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    218355915108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,642 miles (+884)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    883655472987
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working when trying to use washers it works the rear wiper (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,758 miles (+1,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    490101275230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,306 miles (+2,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    846709943392
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,186 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    891367433350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot only opens with key
    • AdvisoryEmissions not registering

  6. Fail76,185 miles (+2,242)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    196401219216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides needs done asap
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot only opens with key
    • AdvisoryEmissions not registering

  7. Pass73,943 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    842179342572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Fail73,943 miles (+3,377)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    721249515642
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass70,566 miles (+4,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    829562117696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass66,204 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,204 miles
    Test number
    641807243593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,944 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    931349809745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,795 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    741661575765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,837 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    515042410992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,451 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    414647891570
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve slightly corroded

  15. Fail45,450 miles (+9,671)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    440372361480
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve slightly corroded

  16. Pass35,779 miles (+13,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    170671256441
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Wipers Slightly Smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Straight Arm (Inner Bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Straight Arm (Inner Bush) (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass22,158 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,158 miles
    Test number
    737676455057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L70 ADJ

Does L70 ADJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ADJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 ADJ?
The MOT on L70 ADJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ADJ done?
L70 ADJ was recorded at 80,642 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has L70 ADJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ADJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 ADJ 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 L70 ADJ find?
L70 ADJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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