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Audi Q5

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

RBF 970MOT history

RBF 970 is a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

RBF 970 silver Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,001 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBF 970
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBF 970 was last recorded at 133,001 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,277 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,724 miles
Average per year
8,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,001 miles
  • 2025 – 126,277 miles
  • 2024 – 121,806 miles
  • 2022 – 115,079 miles
  • 2021 – 107,127 miles
  • 2020 – 101,015 miles
  • 2019 – 95,610 miles
  • 2018 – 84,997 miles
  • 2017 – 68,186 miles
  • 2016 – 55,890 miles
  • 2015 – 43,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,001 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm toward the rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard line between two half's of caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard line between two half's of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,001 miles (+6,724)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,001 miles
    Test number
    100331756099
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm toward the rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard line between two half's of caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard line between two half's of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass126,277 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,277 miles
    Test number
    545760629628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,806 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    625099995972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,079 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,079 miles
    Test number
    435470170139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    641795894638
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail107,127 miles (+6,112)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    908404826380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass101,015 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    291040699695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,610 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    324645189224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail95,610 miles (+10,613)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    800475187688
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,997 miles (+16,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    594083030556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,186 miles (+12,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,186 miles
    Test number
    195394762350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe around callipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe around callipers (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass55,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    399126915140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,890 miles (+12,299)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    839901636779
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass43,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    276611672954
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and eng\covers

Questions about RBF 970

What vehicle is registration RBF 970 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBF 970 on a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 28 Dec 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RBF 970 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBF 970 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBF 970?
The MOT on RBF 970 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBF 970 done?
RBF 970 was recorded at 133,001 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,626 miles a year.
Has RBF 970 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBF 970 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on RBF 970 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 RBF 970 find?
RBF 970 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm toward the rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard line between two half's of caliper; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard line between two half's of caliper.

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