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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S40 LMWMOT history

S40 LMW is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S40 LMW black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,913 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LMW was last recorded at 165,913 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,913 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,913 miles
  • 2025 – 162,200 miles
  • 2024 – 158,431 miles
  • 2023 – 153,496 miles
  • 2022 – 149,602 miles
  • 2021 – 141,767 miles
  • 2020 – 133,921 miles
  • 2019 – 124,833 miles
  • 2018 – 110,549 miles
  • 2017 – 99,961 miles
  • 2016 – 86,129 miles
  • 2015 – 73,514 miles
  • 2014 – 58,269 miles
  • 2013 – 45,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,913 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    221815122198
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail165,913 miles (+3,713)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    983583099701
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass162,200 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,200 miles
    Test number
    310162027600
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail162,200 miles (+3,769)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,200 miles
    Test number
    300510372007
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass158,431 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,431 miles
    Test number
    631201120431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,430 miles (+4,934)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,430 miles
    Test number
    760948474780
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass153,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,496 miles
    Test number
    250793450500
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail153,496 miles (+3,894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,496 miles
    Test number
    308940558019
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass149,602 miles (+7,835)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,602 miles
    Test number
    795960344016
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass141,767 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,767 miles
    Test number
    630107839799
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass133,921 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,921 miles
    Test number
    528831177376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,833 miles (+14,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,833 miles
    Test number
    396594180733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,549 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    650819788754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    829417251582
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail99,961 miles (+13,832)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    628257408536
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass86,129 miles (+12,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    747125629829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,514 miles (+15,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    234201332192
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • 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)
  18. Pass58,269 miles (+12,520)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    349358854205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,749 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    986483963264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail45,544 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    796925123293
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll lights in the rear tailgate not working but secondary lights are.

Questions about S40 LMW

Does S40 LMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LMW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LMW?
The MOT on S40 LMW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LMW done?
S40 LMW was recorded at 165,913 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 9,167 miles a year.
Has S40 LMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LMW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 LMW 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 S40 LMW find?
S40 LMW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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