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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L8 XMJMOT history

L8 XMJ is a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

L8 XMJ silver Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,371 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XMJ was last recorded at 145,371 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,066 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,305 miles
Average per year
8,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,371 miles
  • 2025 – 142,066 miles
  • 2024 – 137,233 miles
  • 2023 – 131,824 miles
  • 2022 – 126,950 miles
  • 2021 – 109,227 miles
  • 2020 – 99,722 miles
  • 2019 – 99,495 miles
  • 2018 – 94,956 miles
  • 2017 – 83,784 miles
  • 2016 – 70,133 miles
  • 2015 – 56,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,371 miles (+3,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,371 miles
    Test number
    891303907183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass142,066 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,066 miles
    Test number
    457747090850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,233 miles (+5,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    296004199040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,824 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    902199591241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,950 miles (+17,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    656233034093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,227 miles (+9,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,227 miles
    Test number
    125007643828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 255/45R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    947813571513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,722 miles (+227)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    722734363021
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,495 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,495 miles
    Test number
    891584986062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,956 miles (+11,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    860617418520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass83,784 miles (+13,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,784 miles
    Test number
    943662902740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass70,133 miles (+14,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    395420107908
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear, restricted s/belt inspection
    • AdvisoryO/S rear tyre shows wear/damage to both sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    144513421427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been run flat damaging sidewall. No cords exposed.

Questions about L8 XMJ

Does L8 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XMJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XMJ?
The MOT on L8 XMJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XMJ done?
L8 XMJ was recorded at 145,371 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 8,838 miles a year.
Has L8 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XMJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 XMJ 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 XMJ find?
L8 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush worn slightly; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly.

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