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Audi Q5

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S3 DKYMOT history

S3 DKY is a silver diesel Audi Q5 first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S3 DKY silver Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,450 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DKY was last recorded at 144,450 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,439 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,450 miles
  • 2025 – 139,312 miles
  • 2024 – 134,370 miles
  • 2023 – 128,913 miles
  • 2022 – 124,018 miles
  • 2021 – 119,161 miles
  • 2020 – 115,717 miles
  • 2019 – 109,400 miles
  • 2018 – 98,900 miles
  • 2017 – 87,530 miles
  • 2016 – 76,814 miles
  • 2015 – 66,773 miles
  • 2014 – 55,910 miles
  • 2013 – 43,269 miles
  • 2012 – 37,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,450 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • General surface rust on suspension and chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake discs are worn and lipped.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 80% worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,450 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,450 miles
    Test number
    512327549101
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail144,439 miles (+5,127)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    254603411693
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass139,312 miles (+4,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,312 miles
    Test number
    965702052943
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,370 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,370 miles
    Test number
    117677106884
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail134,327 miles (+5,414)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,327 miles
    Test number
    350957796722
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,913 miles (+4,895)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    927673915670
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass124,018 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    415522757114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,161 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,161 miles
    Test number
    309668078153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,717 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,717 miles
    Test number
    607075719411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,400 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    658178259566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,900 miles (+310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,900 miles
    Test number
    898465463597
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail98,590 miles (+11,060)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,590 miles
    Test number
    921774637543
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveller connecting rod is broken. (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cant inspect seatbelt mountings. (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaitor split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm inner mounting bush is torn [BENT ARM]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass87,530 miles (+10,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    263191940407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,814 miles (+10,041)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    176964135910
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt not inspected as access restricted due to child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass66,773 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    198688945628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,560 miles (+10,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    414551855873
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Straight arm inner bush has separated from its bonding giving excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass55,910 miles (+12,641)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,910 miles
    Test number
    806009174278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,269 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    839059483155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    448571562233
    • 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)

Questions about S3 DKY

Does S3 DKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DKY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DKY?
The MOT on S3 DKY is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DKY done?
S3 DKY was recorded at 144,450 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
Has S3 DKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DKY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 DKY 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 S3 DKY find?
S3 DKY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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