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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LX09 VNFMOT history

LX09 VNF is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 7 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LX09 VNF grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,191 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VNF was last recorded at 176,191 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 13,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2013: 3,568 miles, lower than 35,683 miles on 14 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,017 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13,174 miles
Average per year
10,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,191 miles
  • 2025 – 163,017 miles
  • 2024 – 147,027 miles
  • 2023 – 143,177 miles
  • 2022 – 139,160 miles
  • 2021 – 135,110 miles
  • 2020 – 123,632 miles
  • 2019 – 105,245 miles
  • 2018 – 87,781 miles
  • 2017 – 75,292 miles
  • 2016 – 66,602 miles
  • 2015 – 57,914 miles
  • 2014 – 45,617 miles
  • 2013 – 3,568 miles
  • 2012 – 24,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,191 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM CENTER BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,191 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,191 miles
    Test number
    131343367854
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,191 miles (+13,174)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,191 miles
    Test number
    979693058426
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch insecure

  3. Pass163,017 miles (+15,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,017 miles
    Test number
    274824329542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,027 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,027 miles
    Test number
    872053389843
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM CENTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM CENTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail147,027 miles (+3,850)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,027 miles
    Test number
    306501684832
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM CENTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM CENTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,177 miles
    Test number
    633629697360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,177 miles (+4,017)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,177 miles
    Test number
    998728603437
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,160 miles (+4,050)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,160 miles
    Test number
    574127148687
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo and intercooler system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe and corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from the pump shaft oil seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,110 miles (+73)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    742409640684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop detreating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop detreating

  10. Fail135,037 miles (+11,405)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    889752123513
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop detreating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop detreating

  11. Pass123,632 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,632 miles
    Test number
    861571817400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail123,410 miles (+18,165)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    547272624447
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,245 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    103858129021
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail105,240 miles (+17,459)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    448085978634
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass87,781 miles (+12,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    266742196490
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass75,292 miles (+8,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    728621893785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter poor fitment
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass66,602 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    657520091104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,914 miles (+12,297)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    248131205194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    106442374072
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall-no cords exposed.

  20. Fail45,617 miles (+42,049)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    197492774002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Note2 nails found in nearside rear tyre tread.
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall-no cords exposed.

  21. Pass3,568 miles (-32,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,568 miles
    Test number
    165834873054
    • NoteMinor damage to offside mirror.

  22. Fail35,683 miles (+10,767)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,683 miles
    Test number
    919473573006
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMinor damage to offside mirror.

  23. Pass24,916 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    758836572030
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDeep cut in nearside rear tyre.

Questions about LX09 VNF

Does LX09 VNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VNF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VNF?
The MOT on LX09 VNF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 VNF done?
LX09 VNF was recorded at 176,191 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 10,429 miles a year.
Has LX09 VNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VNF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 VNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX09 VNF find?
LX09 VNF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm.

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