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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L8 ULHMOT history

L8 ULH is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 8 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 140,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L8 ULH black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,878 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ULH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ULH was last recorded at 140,878 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,866 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
11,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,878 miles
  • 2025 – 135,886 miles
  • 2024 – 131,019 miles
  • 2023 – 121,926 miles
  • 2022 – 104,220 miles
  • 2021 – 91,187 miles
  • 2020 – 84,012 miles
  • 2019 – 59,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,878 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,878 miles
    Test number
    368250406075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,866 miles (+4,980)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,866 miles
    Test number
    812125063554
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass135,886 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,886 miles
    Test number
    255777546257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail135,875 miles (+4,856)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    617150192567
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,019 miles (+9,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,019 miles
    Test number
    206233517212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes spliting both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,926 miles
    Test number
    166389179637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail121,926 miles (+17,706)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,926 miles
    Test number
    888896996887
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass104,220 miles (+13,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    750191541988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,187 miles (+7,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,187 miles
    Test number
    719311328568
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass84,012 miles (+24,526)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    885666470570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,486 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    701701133566
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about L8 ULH

Does L8 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ULH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ULH?
The MOT on L8 ULH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ULH done?
L8 ULH was recorded at 140,878 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 11,608 miles a year.
Has L8 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ULH has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ULH 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 ULH find?
L8 ULH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes splitting.

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