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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L70 DCWMOT history

L70 DCW is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L70 DCW black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,860 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DCW was last recorded at 129,860 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,860 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,860 miles
  • 2025 – 117,481 miles
  • 2024 – 108,040 miles
  • 2023 – 99,522 miles
  • 2022 – 91,414 miles
  • 2021 – 83,873 miles
  • 2020 – 77,303 miles
  • 2019 – 64,753 miles
  • 2018 – 49,694 miles
  • 2017 – 33,582 miles
  • 2016 – 18,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,860 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing almost to cords at outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing a wear lip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is wearing low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and almost worn to cords at outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is showing a wear lip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,860 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    190649818574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,860 miles (+12,379)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    615452736537
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    887304574569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,481 miles (+9,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    936040939212
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,040 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    341952815620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,522 miles (+8,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,522 miles
    Test number
    272353465315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    547600617316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,414 miles (+7,541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    929583734064
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,873 miles (+6,570)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,873 miles
    Test number
    972333228098
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp is almost corroded through.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint weeping from behind rack gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,303 miles (+273)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    168557399975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing almost to cords at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing a wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and almost worn to cords at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is showing a wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is starting to delaminate.

  11. Fail77,030 miles (+12,277)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    511232885317
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad is worn to sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaitor split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing almost to cords at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing a wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and almost worn to cords at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is showing a wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is starting to delaminate.

  12. Pass64,753 miles (+15,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    994670345669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r

  13. Pass49,694 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    579027880918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail49,513 miles (+15,931)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    304260150210
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass33,582 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,582 miles
    Test number
    845460047617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,507 miles (+14,735)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    946268958386
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    649205608569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DCW

Does L70 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DCW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DCW?
The MOT on L70 DCW is valid until 24 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 DCW done?
L70 DCW was recorded at 129,860 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 11,369 miles a year.
Has L70 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DCW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 DCW 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 DCW find?
L70 DCW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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