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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L77 ERAMOT history

L77 ERA is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 204,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L77 ERA black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
204,256 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 ERA
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
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 ERA was last recorded at 204,256 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 9,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,837 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,419 miles
Average per year
14,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,256 miles
  • 2025 – 194,837 miles
  • 2024 – 185,754 miles
  • 2023 – 178,730 miles
  • 2022 – 161,329 miles
  • 2021 – 146,095 miles
  • 2019 – 123,700 miles
  • 2018 – 95,922 miles
  • 2017 – 74,427 miles
  • 2015 – 39,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,256 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (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 reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes [rear arm's]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,256 miles (+9,419)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    204,256 miles
    Test number
    992560312377
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,837 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    194,837 miles
    Test number
    478102013569
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes [rear arm's] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail194,835 miles (+9,081)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,835 miles
    Test number
    465189035148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes [rear arm's] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass185,754 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,754 miles
    Test number
    795327670594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,744 miles (+7,014)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,744 miles
    Test number
    205632782577
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

  6. Pass178,730 miles (+17,401)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,730 miles
    Test number
    219111487291
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil border line (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass161,329 miles (+15,234)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,329 miles
    Test number
    887095351259
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,095 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,095 miles
    Test number
    350902991310
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail146,095 miles (+22,395)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,095 miles
    Test number
    857854957879
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass123,700 miles (+5,155)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,700 miles
    Test number
    269665404316
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front & rear

  11. Fail118,545 miles (+22,623)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,545 miles
    Test number
    271738381293
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front & rear

  12. Pass95,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    386006542288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,921 miles (+21,494)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    601166312790
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,427 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    208601600140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,139 miles (+34,796)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    190459819422
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass39,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    739115705022
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L77 ERA

Does L77 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 ERA is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 ERA?
The MOT on L77 ERA is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 ERA done?
L77 ERA was recorded at 204,256 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 14,355 miles a year.
Has L77 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 ERA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 ERA 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 L77 ERA find?
L77 ERA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush, and 1 more.

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