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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L8 LRJMOT history

L8 LRJ is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L8 LRJ grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,314 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LRJ was last recorded at 173,314 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 10,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,600 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,714 miles
Average per year
9,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,314 miles
  • 2025 – 162,600 miles
  • 2024 – 151,794 miles
  • 2022 – 142,828 miles
  • 2021 – 137,171 miles
  • 2020 – 130,111 miles
  • 2019 – 125,012 miles
  • 2018 – 110,546 miles
  • 2017 – 95,929 miles
  • 2016 – 78,374 miles
  • 2015 – 63,119 miles
  • 2014 – 49,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,314 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,314 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,314 miles
    Test number
    938952428608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,600 miles (+10,806)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,600 miles
    Test number
    851790895660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,794 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,794 miles
    Test number
    269885516088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,828 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    718604719661
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
  5. Fail142,828 miles (+5,657)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    722180937373
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
  6. Pass137,171 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,171 miles
    Test number
    161916604833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,111 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,111 miles
    Test number
    437755183726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,012 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    292352616271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,454 miles (+12,908)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    123,454 miles
    Test number
    416800123951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,546 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,546 miles
    Test number
    426965283687
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail110,345 miles (+14,416)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    826156199896
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported midsection sleeve insecure (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
  12. Pass95,929 miles (+370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,929 miles
    Test number
    852268373950
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail95,559 miles (+17,185)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,559 miles
    Test number
    182820437197
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass78,374 miles (+15,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    914020476908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass63,119 miles (+13,288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    247253205172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,831 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    738992494023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,528 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    429688144084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear foglamp cluster cracked

Questions about L8 LRJ

Does L8 LRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LRJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LRJ?
The MOT on L8 LRJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LRJ done?
L8 LRJ was recorded at 173,314 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,962 miles a year.
Has L8 LRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LRJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 LRJ 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 L8 LRJ find?
L8 LRJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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