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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

M88 DCGMOT history

M88 DCG is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

M88 DCG grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
138,477 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DCG was last recorded at 138,477 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 6,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,172 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,305 miles
Average per year
7,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,477 miles
  • 2025 – 132,172 miles
  • 2024 – 124,677 miles
  • 2023 – 116,350 miles
  • 2022 – 108,731 miles
  • 2021 – 100,425 miles
  • 2020 – 95,537 miles
  • 2019 – 86,602 miles
  • 2018 – 74,933 miles
  • 2017 – 69,398 miles
  • 2016 – 65,245 miles
  • 2015 – 60,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slight cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    395180786706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,477 miles (+6,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    322871932652
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    200339262522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,172 miles (+7,495)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    695738596659
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,677 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,677 miles
    Test number
    351857553332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,651 miles (+8,301)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,651 miles
    Test number
    160226037153
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,350 miles (+7,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    716851104869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,731 miles (+8,306)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    290065115744
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass100,425 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    241455980022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,537 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    293048900674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail95,537 miles (+8,935)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    489473318847
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,602 miles (+11,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    185409038295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,933 miles (+5,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    158461062218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,398 miles (+4,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    545015847614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPossible oil leak from gearbox

  15. Pass65,245 miles (+5,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    890848371608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    575135675107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 DCG

Does M88 DCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DCG is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 DCG?
The MOT on M88 DCG is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 DCG done?
M88 DCG was recorded at 138,477 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,061 miles a year.
Has M88 DCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DCG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M88 DCG 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 M88 DCG find?
M88 DCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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